For more than a century, the MSBA has been the voice of lawyers across the state, from nearly every practice area, career stage, and demographic.
The MSBA actively shapes practice-based legislation and policy to realize the best possible outcomes for Maryland’s lawyers and legal professionals. We do so by leveraging the networks, skills, and knowledge of our members. MSBA public advocacy takes many forms, including testifying before state legislative committees, drafting bills and amendments, following the proceedings of the Maryland Supreme Court’s Rules Committee and representing the interests of the profession, filing amicus curiae briefs, meeting with Executive Branch and Judiciary officials, and more.
Your voice and expertise matter, allowing us to conduct the most effective advocacy as we work together to educate and inform our representatives.
MSBA will continue to lead attorneys and judges as we defend the rule of law, support and protect the profession, and preserve access to justice. Key priorities include:
Opposing Taxes and Fees on the Profession: MSBA successfully opposed all recent proposals that would financially damage the profession, including a tax on professional services and an unreasonable fee on land records. Join us as we continue to monitor and oppose taxes and fees that would negatively impact our businesses, firm competitiveness, and Marylanders’ access to justice.
Ensuring Judicial Independence and Security for the Profession: MSBA remains committed to security for our profession by supporting legislation to modernize court structures and security, protect personal data, establish minimum courtroom security measures, and secure funding for improvements.
Promoting Access to Justice and Increased Funding for Civil Legal Aid: MSBA joins the Maryland Access to Justice Commission by supporting funding for civil legal aid programs, including Maryland’s Access to Counsel in Evictions Law.
For more information, view MSBA’s Advocacy Program.
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