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Civility, Integrity and Professionalism

The San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates is dedicated to preserving the Civil Jury Trial System

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Our Mission

Since its inception in 1958, ABOTA’s primary mission has been the preservation of the right to a civil jury trial guaranteed by the 7th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

ABOTA, IATL, ISOB, NBA, and NBTA Issue Joint Statement Defending the Rule of Law Amid Rising Attacks on the Judiciary and Legal Profession

For over two centuries, the United States has been a beacon of democracy and justice, grounded in the unwavering principle...

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Apr 2

The President & Officers of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Support the Rule of Law Against Dangerous Criticisms of the Judiciary

The highest authority in our country is not the offices of the President or Vice President; our Nation is founded on the premise that the...

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Feb 19

Expedited Jury Trials: Life in the Fast Lane

Expedited Jury Trials (EJTs) are underutilized, and many courts and trial attorneys are unaware of their existence.

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Nov 15, 2024

Masters in Trial

Be a better trial lawyer. Learn from the Masters. The Masters in Trial program shows how some of the most successful trial lawyers in the country conduct a trial.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, Oct 16
Membership Meeting
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
Oct 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
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Mon, Nov 03
CAL-ABOTA Hawaii Conference
Mauna Lani
Nov 03, 2025, 5:00 PM – Nov 08, 2025, 11:00 PM
Mauna Lani, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
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Fri, Nov 14
James Otis Lecture Series
U.S. District Court
Nov 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
U.S. District Court, 450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
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