Law Links And Resources

Law associations and organizations
 

• American Bar Association (ABA)
  View information on the structure and governance news, membership information and services.

• Association of Trial Lawyers in America
  The ATLA promotes justice and fairness for injured persons and safeguarding victims' rights.

• Chicago Bar Association
  Voluntary membership consists largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the State of Illinois. Features a Lawyer Referral Service, Law Firm Profiles, and general legal information.

• DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA)
  Provides numerous member services for DuPage County lawyers. Also provides a comprehensive lawyer referral service.

• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
  Includes monthly summaries of state court decisions, Illinois law-related links, and legislative news. E-mail case digests, practice updates, and bi-monthly legislative reports available.

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association is a statewide organization that specializes in members who represent injured consumers and workers.

• Kane County Bar Association (KCBA)
  The Kane County Bar Association provides educational, social and professional opportunities for attorneys in the 16th Judicial Circuit in Illinois.

• National Institute of Trial Advocacy
  Non-profit institute dedicated to the development of a professionally responsible trial bar. Also offers seminars and legal publications.

• NALS...the association for legal professionals -NALS...the association for legal professionals is dedicated to the legal services profession including paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries and other legal support staff.
   

Government sites
 

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  Enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. Learn about FTC activities and relevant links, or

• file a complaint online.

• United States Copyright Office
  Provides forms, guidelines, and procedures for copyright registration. Search copyright records, learn copyright basics, and read laws and policies online.

• and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  Search for, submit, and check the status of patents and trademarks. Site includes news, statutes, and an ebusiness center.

• United States Supreme Court
  Includes information about the U.S. Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Bankruptcy Courts.