Tarrant County Bar Association

Name

Tarrant County Bar Association

Legal name

Tarrant County Bar Association

Website

https://tarrantbar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Bar Association Services

NAICS

All Other Legal Services (541199), Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAAAK

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAGAEAM

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIAFAH

Court Services & Operations (Clerks, Records, Jury, Interpreters)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Justice System (Courts, Prosecution & Corrections)

Keywords

• Professional bar association
• Lawyer referral services
• Continuing legal education
• Legal membership organization
• Pro bono legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for lawyers, judges, law students, and legal professionals. Bar year runs from July 1 through June 30.
2. CLE Program Fees: Continuing Legal Education programs generate revenue through registration fees. Events like the July Membership Luncheon charge $52 for members and $67 for non-members.
3. Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS): Attorneys pay to join the LRIS panel to receive referrals from the public. The service covers 29+ practice areas and provides leads to participating attorneys.
4. LRIS Transaction Fees: Attorneys record fees from referred clients and pay a percentage to the LRIS service based on case status and payment amounts.
5. Attorney ID Badge Processing: Processing fees for attorney ID badges required for criminal and juvenile courts. Fee is $75 per badge.
6. Advertising Revenue: The Verdict publication accepts advertising space from members and non-members. Classified advertising is available online through a career website.
7. Section Membership Dues: Fifteen substantive law sections charge annual dues ranging from $15 to $50 depending on the section.
8. Foundation Donations and Grants: The Tarrant County Bar Foundation (501c3) receives charitable donations and distributes grants to community service programs. In 2025, $30,000 was distributed across seven projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tarrant County Bar Association is a nonprofit professional membership association that serves over 2,600 lawyers, judges, law students, and legal professionals in Tarrant County, Texas. It delivers core services including an ABA-approved Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) connecting the public to attorneys across 29+ practice areas, a Lawyer Referral and Information Service with panel participation, continuing legal education (CLE On Demand and live programming), 15 substantive law sections, a mentorship program, the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, and the affiliated Tarrant County Bar Foundation supporting pro bono programs.

Product overview

Tarrant County Bar Association offers a unified portfolio of professional services for the legal community centered around its Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS), CLE On Demand, and TCBA Membership programs. The LRIS connects the public with attorneys across 29+ practice areas, while the CLE On Demand platform provides 24/7 recorded continuing legal education for members. TCBA Membership provides access to 15 substantive law sections, mentorship programs, the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, and the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association (TCYLA). Supporting services include Attorney ID Badges, Fee Arbitration, public legal resources (TCBALawHelp.org), Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans (TLTV), and Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services (TVAS). The Tarrant County Bar Foundation administers grants to community organizations supporting justice and legal education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Verdict: Bi-monthly publication of the Tarrant County Bar Association serving as a primary source of information for Association members on the legal community and upcoming events (formerly Bar Bulletin).
• LawHelp.org

Products and services

• TCBA Membership Professional organization membership for lawyers, judges, law students, and legal professionals in Tarrant County with over 2,600 members. Includes access to sections, events, publications, CLE, mentorship, member benefits, and the MyTCBA portal. Bar year runs July 1 through June 30.
• Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) ABA-approved public service connecting individuals seeking legal representation with vetted attorneys experienced in 29+ areas of law. Attorneys join LRIS panels for specific practice areas to receive referrals from the public via tarrantbar.org or leyla.app/tarrant. Includes 100+ attorneys and transaction fees paid from referred case fees.
• CLE On Demand Online catalog of recorded Continuing Legal Education programs available 24/7 for members, including free, brown bag, and low-cost CLE options for non-section members.
• Substantive Law Sections
• TCBA Mentorship Program
• Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
• Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association (TCYLA)
• Attorney ID Badges
• Fee Arbitration
• The Verdict (formerly Bar Bulletin) Bi-monthly magazine-style publication serving as the primary source of information for TCBA members on the legal community and upcoming events, featuring section news, member spotlights, judiciary articles, and community service highlights. Published in print and online.
• TCBALawHelp.org Legal resource hub for Tarrant County connecting the community with trusted legal help, free or low-cost services, and self-help tools. Has served as a local guide since 1992.
• Public Legal Resources
• Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans (TLTV) Community service program of the Tarrant County Bar Foundation providing free legal services and education to veterans and spouses of deceased veterans, with free monthly legal clinics and remote/phone consultation options.
• Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services (TVAS)
• Tarrant County Bar Foundation Grants
• TCBA Career Center
• TCBA Mailing Labels
• Meeting Space Rental
• Member Benefits Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,600 members served through professional development and networking
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tarrant County Bar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tarrant County Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1997 under the auspices of TCBA. It supports justice, service, and professionalism by funding community service projects including legal services to needy citizens and public legal education. The Foundation distributes grants to eligible organizations including $30,000 across seven projects in 2025-2026.
• Eldon B. Mahon Inn of CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court is an association of judges, lawyers, law professors, and law students in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas. Affiliated with TCBA, it meets monthly from September through May to promote ethics, skills, and professionalism. Receives $4,000 grant from Tarrant County Bar Foundation for Mock Trial program.
• Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association (TCYLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCYLA is a separate organization for attorneys 35 years or younger or with less than 10 years practice experience. Partners with TCBA on mentorship programs and joint events. TCYLA bar year runs September 1 - August 31 with benefits including free happy hours and reduced-rate CLE luncheons.
• American Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LRIS program is approved by the American Bar Association, providing legitimacy and standards compliance for the lawyer referral service covering 29+ practice areas.
• State Bar of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCBA programs have won recognition and awards from the State Bar of Texas. The organization maintains connection with the state bar for attorney licensing and professional standards.
• 8am LawPayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLawPay is the trusted payment solution for 150,000+ lawyers and approved by all 50 state bars. Offers TCBA members special promotion with no monthly fee for one year for payment processing services.
• Thomson Reuters WestlawminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTCBA members are eligible for exclusive 15% discount on new Westlaw subscriptions or upgrades. Partnership provides members with access to legal research tools.
• Center for Transforming LivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for the Little Wings to Big Dreams backpack drive. TCBA Community Service Committee partners with this organization to provide 142 fully stocked backpacks to Head Start students.
• State Bar of Texas Legal Assistance HotlineminorOthersTCBA provides resources connecting the public to the State Bar of Texas Legal Assistance Hotline (800.504.7030) and Texas Legal Answers for civil legal questions.
• Texas Legal AnswersminorOthersFree online platform where Texans with civil legal questions can submit questions to volunteer attorneys. TCBA provides link to this service for public benefit.
• Stop TX Eviction PortalminorOthersTCBA provides resources connecting renters who cannot afford rent with the Stop TX Eviction Portal for assistance.
• Legal Aid of NorthWest TexasminorOthersTCBA provides video resources from Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas regarding unemployment benefits, employee leave during COVID-19 for public education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Bar Association: National voluntary bar association primarily serving African American attorneys and advocates. Comparable in mission (professional development, networking, advocacy) but operates at national scale rather than a single county.
• American Bar Association: National voluntary bar association serving U.S. attorneys. Has approved TCBA's LRIS, signaling a standards-setting relationship. Operates at vastly larger scale and offers overlapping CLE, networking, and section products.
• State Bar of Texas: Mandatory statewide bar association to which all Texas attorneys must belong. Operates at a much larger scale than TCBA and offers CLE, sections, and member benefits that overlap with TCBA's offerings, making it both a peer and a competitor for member attention.

Others

• Texas Bar Foundation: Statewide charitable foundation supporting legal aid and law-related education in Texas. Comparable to TCBA's affiliated Tarrant County Bar Foundation in mission and grant-making role, but operating at the state level.
• Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce: Local business membership organization serving Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Operates a similar membership/subscription model with networking events and community programs, but for the broader business community rather than legal professionals.

Direct peers

• Austin Bar Association: City-level bar association serving Austin attorneys. Directly comparable in structure (CLE, sections, events) to TCBA and operates within the same Texas legal market.
• Dallas Bar Association: Largest county bar association in North Texas, serving Dallas County legal professionals with CLE, sections, and member services. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model to TCBA, operating in the adjacent major DFW market.
• Houston Bar Association: Major Texas county bar association serving Harris County. Comparable professional membership organization offering CLE, sections, pro bono programs, and member benefits to the Houston-area legal community.
• Travis County Bar Association: County bar association serving Austin/Travis County, Texas legal professionals. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and service mix (CLE, sections, referrals, community programs) to TCBA.
• Bexar County Bar Association: San Antonio-based county bar association serving Bexar County attorneys. Comparable professional membership association with similar CLE, section, and pro bono programming as TCBA.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TarrantBar
• Facebookfacebook.com/TarrantCountyBarAssociation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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