Join the Toledo Bar Association

Established in 1878, the Toledo Bar Association (TBA) started with fifty-three members and now serves over 1,500 legal professionals through a variety of programs, services and benefits that allow attorneys to establish and grow their practices here in northwest Ohio. We invite you to explore the many benefits of membership in the Toledo Bar Association below and encourage you to join a community you'll call home. 

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TBA Membership Dues

Toledo Bar Association Dues 2026 – 2027                     

Admitted to First Bar		Amount
11/1/26 – 6/30/27	(July 2026 bar exam)	Complimentary
5/1/26 – 10/31/26	(Feb. 2026 bar exam)	Complimentary
7/1/24 – 4/30/26	(1–2 years in practice)	$215.00
7/1/22 – 6/30/24	(3–4 years in practice)	$235.00
7/1/17 – 6/30/22	(5–9 years in practice)	$310.00
7/1/77 – 6/30/17	(10+ years in practice)	$325.00
Before 7/1/77	(50+ years in practice)	Complimentary
Affiliate Member	(out of area)	$215.00
Retired Member	(Inactive Status with Supreme Court of Ohio)	$215.00
Associate Member	Paralegal/Support Staff	$85.00
Sustaining Member	In Addition to Any Member Level	$100.00
Law Student Member	Enrolled in ABA Accredited Law School	Complimentary

*Monthly payment options are available at checkout. 

 

Member Benefits

Law Practice Services

ANNUAL LEGAL DIRECTORY
Every December, TBA members^* receive a free hard-copy legal directory that includes member listing with names, pictures, and contact info. Law firm listings, specializations, and areas of practice listings available. An online directory with the most current information can be accessed here.

VLEX FASTCASE ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH
vLex Fastcase is one of the nation’s most popular legal research services, and is offered FREE to all full members of the Toledo Bar Association. vLex Fastcase can be accessed here and requires a member login. If you do not already have a login, contact the TBA at 419-242-9363 or email Brad Lagusch at blagusch@toledobar.org

FREE ROOM RENTAL
Meeting rooms and a fully-equipped office are available at the TBA for client meetings or depositions. Advance reservation required. Call 419-242-9363 or email rflippo@toledobar.org to reserve your space.

LAWYER REFERRAL & INFORMATION SERVICE
Help build your practice with qualified referrals. LRIS advertises and screens calls; you get the referral! Subscription required, TBA members can subscribe at a discounted rate. Email: lris@toledobar.org.

BUSINESS & LIABILITY INSURANCE

• Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC) protects lawyers and their clients. They meet the needs of policyholders by providing the right coverage with the right service at the right price. To learn more about Professional Liability Insurance Coverage for Attorneys, visit www.oblic.com or call 614-488-7924.

OFFICE SUPPLIES & GIFTS
Save on products for your firm through National Purchasing Partners. Access exclusive discounts on Verizon, Staples, Priceline, 1-800-Flowers.com, Cheryl's Cookies, Harry & David, HP PC's & Printers, Omaha Steaks, PetFirst Insurance, PODS Moving & Storage, Sherwin-Williams, and TrueCar. TBA Members can access explore these amazing offers here. 

 

Personal Services

HEALTH INSURANCE
Paramount Insurance Company has partnered with Northwest Ohio Business Alliance, for which the Toledo Bar Association is a member, to create a self-funded Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) for firms with 50 or less employees, including solo practitioners. MEWAs allow small firms/businesses to join together for the purpose of medical benefits as an alternative to the ACA. Learn more here. 

401(K) AND RETIREMENT PROGRAMS
The Toledo Bar Association is excited to announce a 401(k) & Retirement program for members via engagement with Equitable Advisors, TransAmerica and Rea & Associates. Because we care about your success both personally and professionally, we are offering a 401(k) & Retirement program that provides all the benefits of a Fortune 500 company retirement plan including streamlined administration, fiduciary risk management and institutional pricing but customizable for a solo, small/mid/large size law firm. Learn more here. 

LAWYERS' ASSISTANCE
Confidential and free help for alcohol and drug addiction. Learn more here. 

MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP) 
FREE and confidential counseling services for TBA members through Symmetry Wellness by Harbor. Learn more here. 
 

Professional Services

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

• 30% member discount

• option to upgrade your membership to include unlimited CLE

• live seminars (in-person and virtually via Zoom)

• video replays (in-person and webcast)

• online self-study (includes programs from other Ohio Metro Bar Associations)

• high professional standards

• meets Supreme Court of Ohio CLE requirements

Visit www.toledobar.org/CLE or contact Lisa Small at 419-418-5310 or lsmall@toledobar.org

ETHICS HOTLINE
As a service to the profession and community, the TBA has Bar Counsel on staff, willing and waiting for your call with any ethics questions. 

FEE ARBITRATION COMMITTEE
Provides fee arbitration services when the client agrees to binding arbitration, unless suit has already been filed by the attorney.

GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Certified by Supreme Court to receive, investigate, and prosecute claims of unethical conduct by attorneys.

OHIO NOTARY CERTIFICATION
The Toledo Bar administers notary certification statewide through Ohio Notary Services, LLC. To obtain a traditional or remote online notary commission, complete your application at www.becomeanohionotary.com

Connectivity

COMMITTEES
Committee work is the lifeblood of the TBA. Experienced practitioners and new attorneys can take advantage of the 40+ committees in various areas of law to explore new developments and make contacts in the field. Engage with fellow members while improving the practice of law in northwest Ohio. 

COMMUNICATION

• Enjoy member exclusive newsletters with updates on TBA activities and legal news

• Connect with us on social media via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter

• Discounted rate on TBA member mailing list rental

NEWSLETTER - BECOME AN AUTHOR
Share your knowledge. The TBA is always looking for relevant content to add to our blog and the printed TBA Newsletter that is mailed* to over 1,500 members monthly, September - June. To submit an article for publication consideration, email Carla at cleow@toledobar.org

SOCIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
The TBA encourages camaraderie among attorneys, sponsoring social functions such as the Annual Meeting, Holiday Luncheon, Golf, lunches, Law Day activities and other special events.
 

Community Service

COMMITTEES
The mission of the TBA is to advance the highest standards of excellence for the legal profession, promote the rule of law, facilitate equal access to justice, and consciously foster a diverse and inclusive legal community, by providing unmatched collaborative opportunities, professional development and outstanding services to our members while also supporting the community at large.

PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES
The Pro Bono Program connects volunteer attorneys with low-income individuals with a variety of legal issues. In addition, the Pro Bono Program offers brief advice clinics and several pro se clinics for clients, including the Juvenile Court Clinic; the Divorce Clinic; and the Brief Advice Clinics. To get  involved, Michelle Tussing, Director of Pro Bono Legal Services at mtussing@toledobar.org or 419-418-5305.

TOLEDO BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
The philanthropic arm of the Toledo Bar Association, the TBAF was founded for charitable and educational purposes. For information about the Foundation and the Fellows Program, contact Brad Lagusch, Executive Director, 419-242-9363 or at blagusch@toledobar.org

LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Volunteer for classroom programs or to be a judge for the High School Mock Trial Competition or the Law Day Essay Contest. 

YOUNG LAWYERS' COMMITTEE
Sponsors service and volunteer projects. Organizes New Lawyer Training for lawyers recently admitted to practice. Contact Andrea Young at 419-241-1395 or at ayoung@charlesboyk-law.com.
 

Student Member Benefits

 

*Member benefits may vary depending on membership level. 

 

To submit your membership application by mail, simply download and print an application below:

• Attorney Application
• Law Student Application 
• Associate Application (Paralegal)