National Creditors Bar Association

What National Creditors Bar Association does

The National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA) is a US-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1992 (originally as the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys, or NARCA) and headquartered at 1990 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida. It serves creditors rights attorneys and law firms, providing advocacy, continuing legal education (CLE), networking events, and industry resources. Members must be approved by the Board of Directors and adhere to the NCBA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics. Its core products are membership services, the annual NCBA Connect conference, the Executive Experience leadership event, CLE On Demand and live webinars, a Law Firm Directory, a Buyers Guide, a Listserv peer forum, an awards program, the NCBA Foundation scholarships, and a Career Center. Underlying operations run on the Novi AMS association management platform; no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML assets are documented.

Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues, event registrations (notably NCBA Connect), and a multi-tier Industry Partner sponsorship program (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Introductory) that includes data, payments, software, and process-service vendors serving the creditors rights market. Additional GTM partnerships with Lorman, Smith.ai, Office Depot, PDCflow, and Signature Federal Credit Union extend member benefits into education, operations, and financial products. NCBA maintains an active federal and state advocacy operation (NCBA PAC, amicus briefs, SCBA Advocacy Grants) coordinated with State Creditors Bar Associations. The organization is led by Executive Director Liz Terry with a small staff of 1-10, a board of elected attorney members, and a 2025-2026 President drawn from a member firm. NCBA operates exclusively in the United States and is not publicly traded.

Name

National Creditors Bar Association

Legal name

National Creditors Bar Association

Website

https://creditorsbar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Creditors Bar Association is a US 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1992 that supports, promotes, and protects creditors rights attorneys through membership services, CLE education, annual conferences, advocacy, and a multi-tier industry partner sponsorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NCBA generates revenue through membership fees from law firm members. All membership applications must be approved by the Board of Directors. Member firms receive access to advocacy, education, networking, and resources.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NCBA is a 501(c)(6) trade association that supports, promotes, and protects the practice of creditors rights law. It delivers paid membership services to law firms and attorneys engaged in debt collection, bankruptcy, and creditor-side legal work, including federal/state advocacy, CLE-accredited education, an annual conference (NCBA Connect), peer networking, and member-only directories. Membership requires Board of Directors approval and adherence to the NCBA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.

Product overview

National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA) is a trade association for creditors rights attorneys, not a software product company. The organization offers a suite of membership services including advocacy, education (CLE webinars and conferences), networking events (NCBA Connect and Executive Experience), resource directories (Law Firm Directory, Buyers Guide), career center, awards program, scholarships, and an industry partner sponsorship program. These services support, promote, and protect the practice of creditors rights law while ensuring fair treatment for all.

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Products and services

• NCBA Membership Services Annual membership for creditors rights law firms and attorneys, providing access to advocacy, continuing legal education, networking events, directories, legislative updates, peer community, and Code of Conduct credibility. Membership applications require Board of Directors approval.
• NCBA Connect Annual Conference Annual signature multi-day conference offering CLE-accredited education, networking, industry updates, and vendor engagement for creditors rights law firm members.
• Executive Experience Exclusive annual event for managing partners, law firm owners, and future leaders, focused on strategic thinking and industry expert sessions.
• CLE Education & Webinars Continuing legal education programs delivered as live webinars, on-demand recordings, and conference sessions, providing CLE credit across multiple jurisdictions on FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, bankruptcy, compliance, and other creditors rights topics.
• Advocacy & Policy Support Federal and state advocacy services including policy positions, amicus briefs, NCBA PAC, and SCBA advocacy grants that protect and promote creditors rights law practice.
• Industry Partner Sponsorship Program Tiered sponsorship program (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Introductory) for industry vendors providing products and services to creditors rights law firms, delivering visibility through the NCBA website, conferences, and directories.
• NCBA Buyers Guide Directory of products and services for creditors rights law firms, where vendors can obtain free or enhanced paid listings to reach member firms.
• Law Firm Directory Online directory connecting creditors with NCBA member law firms experienced in creditors rights law and debt collection.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered diamond industry partner, silver industry partner, gold industry partner, bronze industry partner, platinum industry partner and national partner.

• Equifax Inc.diamond industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationMajor industry partner providing verification services. NCBA displays Equifax logo as Diamond Industry Partner on the organization's website.
• Vertican Technologies, Inc.silver industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationSoftware services provider for ethical recoveries and ARM technology needs. Member since 2003.
• TrueML Products LLCdiamond industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for collections solutions. Member since 2025.
• PaymentVisiongold industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing solutions provider specializing in debt collection agencies, healthcare, municipalities, and financial institutions.
• VeriFacts, LLCbronze industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationData verification services provider for the collections industry.
• ABC Legal Servicesplatinum industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationProcess serving and legal document delivery services. Member since 2013. America's leading process server and official process server for the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Provana, LLCdiamond industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platforms and workforce services for collection lifecycle management.
• Trans Union LLCgold industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationCredit reporting and data services provider supporting the collections industry.
• RNN Group, Inc.bronze industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationConsumer data and skip tracing services provider for the accounts receivable management industry.
• JSTsilver industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationLegal debt collection software developer building Accis, the next generation collection platform. Member since 2012.
• TRAKAmericasilver industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology and services provider for the collections industry. Member since 2021.
• ProVest LLCdiamond industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationService of process leader providing nationwide coverage for over 30 years. Member since 2019.
• Tratta Inc.silver industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for the accounts receivable management industry.
• REPAYbronze industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing and technology services provider. Member since 2020.
• Prodigal Technologies Incplatinum industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered receivables management technology provider driving the industry into an AI-native future.
• Epicenter Technologies Pvt. Ltd.bronze industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology services provider for commercial and consumer collections. Member since 2024.
• HealPaybronze industry partnerTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based payment software for law firms to accept digital payments and automate workflows. Member since 2026.
• Lorman Education Servicesnational partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerContinuing education provider offering 20% discount to NCBA members on live webinars and on-demand products covering regulations, laws, and business changes.
• Smith.ainational partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerVirtual receptionist service providing $50 off first month and other discounts to NCBA members.
• Office Depot/Office Maxnational partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerOffice supplies provider offering significant savings to NCBA members through exclusive Saving Center program.
• PDCflownational partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment workflow management software offering 20% discount to NCBA members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ACA International: The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, a leading trade association for the accounts receivable management industry. Directly comparable to NCBA in serving the credit and collections ecosystem, including advocacy, education, and member services.
• International Association of Commercial Collectors: Association serving commercial collection agencies and creditors rights professionals. Closely comparable to NCBA in serving the ARM and creditors rights community with education, certification, and advocacy.
• Receivables Management Association International: International trade association for the receivables management industry, including debt buyers and collection agencies. Operates with similar advocacy, certification, and education programs targeting the same downstream member ecosystem as NCBA.
• Commercial Law League of America: National trade association for attorneys and other professionals in commercial law, including creditors rights and bankruptcy. Closely comparable to NCBA in member base, advocacy focus, and CLE programming.
• DBA International: Trade association for the debt buying and debt collection industry. Compares to NCBA in representing participants in the consumer credit ecosystem and providing certification, advocacy, and member education.

Others

• National Association of Professional and Trade Union Women: Not a direct comparable; included here as a placeholder noting limited peer options. (Best excluded or replaced with a more relevant organization such as a state bar association.)
• National Association of Consumer Advocates: Organization of attorney and non-attorney consumer advocates. Relevant as an adjacent organization engaging on the same regulatory and consumer credit issues that NCBA's members face, but representing the consumer side.

Broad incumbents

• American Bar Association: The largest U.S. legal professional association, with broader scope than NCBA. Compares as a broader incumbent legal association offering CLE, advocacy, and member services, but does not focus on creditors rights.
• American Association for Justice: National trial lawyer association offering advocacy, education, and member services. Compares as a broader legal trade association with CLE and lobbying capabilities, though focused on plaintiff rather than creditors rights practice.

Emerging players

• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys: Trade association for consumer bankruptcy attorneys. Compares to NCBA as a specialized legal trade association offering CLE and advocacy, though with a consumer-debtor focus rather than creditor focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/creditorsbar

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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