Michigan Association for Justice

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The Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ), formerly the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) is a professional association of over 1,400 plaintiff's attorneys and staff, with offices in Lansing, Michigan.

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MAJ provides members with professional networking, online listserves, a data bank of relevant court documents and legal experts, and a member directory. The organization also provides an extensive continuing legal education (CLE) program in locations throughout Michigan. Additionally, MAJ's Lansing-based government affairs staff lobbies legislators and state agencies to advance a pro-civil justice legislative agenda, intended to preserve and enhance the rights of injured people.

MAJ states that it "promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights--particularly the right to trial by jury--and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety." [1] It provides information and professional assistance to its members. It is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The MAJ is an affiliated member of the American Association for Justice.

History

Past presidents

Membership and governance

The MAJ is currently presided over by President Stuart A. Sklar. He works with the other officers and MAJ Executive Director Steve Pontoni, who oversees the day-to-day operation of the organization. The executive board, which meets throughout the year, is made up of 120 members including all past presidents.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Jesse Reiter | Exclusive Focus on Birth Injury". www.abclawcenters.com.
  3. ↑ "Business & Professional Memos". The Detroit Jewish News. The Detroit Jewish News Virtual Archives. 31 May 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "HUNTINGTON WOODS RESIDENT, GERALD ACKER OF GOODMAN ACKER P.C., ELECTED PRESIDENT OF MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE". Huntington Woods-Berkley, MI Patch. June 19, 2013.
  5. ↑ Goodwin, Scott. "Scott Goodwin Named President-Elect of the Michigan Association for Justice". www.1888goodwin.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020.
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