Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

What Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys does

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA) is a nonprofit professional bar association incorporated in 1975 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, serving plaintiff-side trial attorneys across the state. The organization provides a bundled membership platform centered on the SeminarWeb continuing legal education (CLE) product, which delivers live webinars and a self-paced catalog of 88+ programs accredited in over 35 state bars. Member dues are the primary revenue stream, supplemented by CLE fees priced at $79 per program for members and $99-$129 for non-members, with the membership year running July 1 to June 30 and prorated 50% from January to May.

MATA's core member resources include an expert deposition database exceeding 700,000 entries, a verdict and settlement database, a nine-chapter online civil practice manual with more than 100 model documents, an email listserv community of over 700 attorneys, a mentoring program for new lawyers, a trial observation program, and an Amicus Committee that has appeared more than 70 times in appellate courts since 1987. The association also provides legislative advocacy through professional lobbying, publishes the quarterly MATA Journal, and operates a public lawyer search directory. There is no proprietary technology product; the technology stack is administrative, with SeminarWeb serving as the CLE delivery platform.

The organization is governed by a Board of Governors comprising elected regional representatives from 12 geographic regions, presidential appointees, and AAJ-affiliated governors. Distribution is exclusively direct-membership within Massachusetts, with the go-to-market motion built on community-led engagement, professional networking, peer referrals, and event-based recruitment. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, with offices in Woburn (headquarters) and Concord (SeminarWeb education portal). MATA maintains a multi-tier sponsorship ecosystem with structured settlement, banking, court reporting, and legal technology partners.

Name

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Legal name

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Website

https://massacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys is a 1975-founded nonprofit bar association serving Massachusetts plaintiff-side trial attorneys through membership dues and a continuing legal education platform, supported by deposition and verdict databases, amicus advocacy, and a 700-plus attorney listserv community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Legal Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Trial attorney association
• Continuing legal education
• Plaintiff litigation advocacy
• Legal professional membership
• Amicus brief services

Headquarters

HQ city

Maussane

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues determined by the Board of Governors, with prorated dues at 50% from January to May for new members. The membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.
2. Continuing Legal Education Programs: Revenue generated from CLE seminars including live webinars and self-paced online programs. Pricing varies: Association Member rate typically $79, Non-member rate typically $99-$129 per program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MATA is a professional bar association that delivers continuing legal education, member resource libraries, peer networking, and advocacy services to plaintiff-side trial attorneys in Massachusetts. Core paid offerings include annual membership subscriptions, live and self-paced CLE webinars, an expert deposition database, a verdict and settlement database, an online civil practice manual, and access to a private listserv community of more than 700 attorneys.

Product overview

The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys operates as a professional membership association offering a platform of member services and resources for plaintiff trial lawyers in Massachusetts. The core offerings center on the SeminarWeb CLE platform for continuing legal education (live webinars and self-paced online programs), supplemented by professional resources including an expert deposition database (700,000+ depositions), verdict and settlement database, online civil practice manual, email listserv community, trial observation program, and mentoring program. Additional member services include amicus brief filings, legislative advocacy, and a public lawyer referral directory. The association publishes the quarterly MATA Journal and provides daily E-clips news briefings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MATA Annual Membership Annual paid subscription providing Massachusetts plaintiff trial attorneys access to MATA member resources, CLE programming, the listserv community, expert deposition database, civil practice manual, mentoring, trial watch, legislative advocacy, and amicus representation.
• SeminarWeb CLE Platform Online continuing legal education delivery platform offering live webinars and self-paced courses for MATA members, with credit approval from over 35 state bar associations. Pricing is $79 per self-paced program for Association Members, $99 per self-paced program for Non-members, $99 per live webinar for Members, and $129 per live webinar for Non-members.
• Expert Deposition Database
• Verdict and Settlement Database Online database where MATA members submit and search case verdicts and settlements for reference and precedent in plaintiff-side litigation.
• MATA Online Guide to Civil Practice Nine-chapter online resource guiding members through case intake to post-trial issues, featuring more than 100 model documents for use in Massachusetts civil practice.
• MATA Listserv Email-based discussion community connecting more than 700 Massachusetts attorneys for peer advice, insight sharing, and professional networking around active cases and practice issues.
• MATA Trial Watch Program Program enabling MATA members to observe colleagues in court proceedings and share trial details, exhibits, and verdicts with other members to support trial preparation and skills development.
• MATA Mentoring Program Program pairing newer attorneys with experienced plaintiff-side trial lawyers for one-on-one guidance and professional development.
• Amicus Brief Program Committee that files or supports amicus curiae briefs in appellate courts on matters affecting MATA members and their clients, with more than seventy appellate appearances since 1987.
• Legislative Representation Professional lobbying services through which MATA initiates, monitors, and acts on legislation affecting consumer interests and plaintiff practice in Massachusetts.
• MATA Lawyer Search Public directory allowing consumers to search for MATA member attorneys by specialty and location across Massachusetts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 appellate court appearances since 1987
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, platinum sponsor, gold sponsor and silver sponsor.

• CliocoreTechnology or IntegrationClio is listed as a Silver Sponsor with a partnership URL for bar associations. Clio provides cloud-based legal practice management software. The partnership provides MATA members with access to Clio's legal technology platform.
• Ringlerplatinum sponsorOthersPlatinum sponsor providing structured settlement consulting services to MATA members and event support.
• Rothrock Settlement Consultingplatinum sponsorOthersPlatinum sponsor offering settlement consulting services.
• Seeley Howard Private Wealthplatinum sponsorOthersPlatinum sponsor providing private wealth management services.
• EvenUpgold sponsorTechnology or IntegrationGold sponsor providing AI-powered legal technology for demand letters and settlement optimization.
• VerdictHubsilver sponsorTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor providing AI-powered verdict and settlement analytics.
• EvenUpgold sponsorTechnology or IntegrationGold sponsor providing legal AI technology for demand generation.
• Supiogold sponsorTechnology or IntegrationGold sponsor providing AI technology for litigation support.
• Planet Depossilver sponsorOthersSilver sponsor providing deposition and court reporting services.
• Robson Forensicsilver sponsorOthersSilver sponsor providing forensic expert witness services.
• Massachusetts Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an Annual Convention sponsor, indicating collaborative relationship between the two major Massachusetts legal professional organizations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Texas Trial Lawyers Association: State-level plaintiff-bar association for Texas trial lawyers, offering CLE, networking, legislative advocacy, and amicus work. Direct structural and operational peer to MATA in a different large state market.
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association: State trial lawyer association offering CLE, amicus, and lobbying services to Illinois plaintiff attorneys. Closely mirrors MATA's membership model and value proposition in another major Midwest market.
• Florida Justice Association: Florida statewide trial lawyer association with CLE, lobbying, and amicus programs. Comparable in mission and offerings to MATA, but operating at meaningfully larger scale in Florida.
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association: State-level plaintiff-bar association providing CLE, amicus activity, legislative advocacy, and member resources to New York trial lawyers. Highly comparable to MATA in mission, structure, and member services.
• New Jersey Association for Justice: State trial lawyer association in New Jersey offering CLE, amicus, and advocacy services. Direct structural peer to MATA in a neighboring Northeast plaintiff-bar market.
• Pennsylvania Association for Justice: State-level plaintiff-bar association in Pennsylvania offering CLE, legislative advocacy, and amicus work. Closely comparable membership-association model to MATA in a neighboring Northeast legal market.
• Oregon Trial Lawyers Association: State-level plaintiff-bar association in Oregon providing CLE, legislative advocacy, and amicus work. Comparable membership and service model to MATA on the West Coast.

Broad incumbents

• Practising Law Institute: National CLE provider serving attorneys across all practice areas with live and online programs. Comparable to MATA's SeminarWeb CLE offering, but at national scale and broader topic coverage.
• American Association for Justice: The national plaintiff-bar association that MATA is effectively a state-level affiliate of. Both serve trial lawyers with CLE, amicus briefs, lobbying, and networking; AAJ operates nationally while MATA is Massachusetts-only.

Regional players

• Massachusetts Bar Association: The integrated statewide bar in Massachusetts. While MATA is plaintiff-side only, MBA serves all Massachusetts attorneys and overlaps on CLE, legislative engagement, and member services in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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