MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL ATTORNEYS

What MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL ATTORNEYS does

The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1951 as the Missouri Association of Claimants Attorneys (MACA) and renamed in 1969. Operating from Jefferson City, Missouri with a six-person staff, MATA serves plaintiff trial attorneys licensed in Missouri, providing them with legal research tools, continuing legal education, publications, and legislative advocacy support. The organization is governed by its membership and is not investor-owned.

MATA's core technology platform is TrialSmith, a deposition database containing over 772,910 depositions integrated across a network of 70+ trial lawyer associations. TrialSmith offers AI Deposition Analysis (allowing unlimited AI-powered queries of expert testimony), expert witness search, published expert challenges tracking, state and federal case law, Medline-PubMed medical literature integration, AAJ Litigation Packets, DepoConnect peer networking, and document management. Supporting products include the MATA Document Bank, Verdicts & Settlements Database, Online CLE via SeminarWeb, the MATA Advocate weekly newsletter, and the quarterly Missouri Trial Attorney magazine. The Key Contacts legislative outreach program has recorded 193 connections with Missouri legislators (104 active).

MATA generates revenue through four primary streams: recurring annual membership dues (separate tiers for attorneys and paralegals), transaction-based document and deposition sales through TrialSmith, recurring online CLE subscriptions, and tiered advertising/sponsorships through the Partners for Justice program (Gold, Silver, Bronze levels). The organization also monetizes its quarterly magazine, website, and annual conventions. Partnerships with litigation funders (Preferred Capital Funding, USClaims), medical providers (Spine & Joint Centers, Ortho Sport & Spine), and legal technology vendors (Filevine, Paxton AI, Eve, Supio, EvenUp, MoveDocs, Compex) form a 18-partner sponsor ecosystem connecting members to professional services.

Name

MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL ATTORNEYS

Legal name

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Website

https://matanet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) is a nonprofit professional membership association serving plaintiff trial attorneys in Missouri with the TrialSmith deposition database (772,910+ depositions), AI-powered deposition analysis, online CLE, legislative advocacy, and a Partners for Justice sponsorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Professional Association

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation & Advocacy (BPADAGAK)

Keywords

• Plaintiff trial attorneys
• Legal deposition database
• Continuing legal education
• Professional legal association
• Legislative advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for attorneys and paralegals providing access to member benefits, publications, CLE programs, deposition database, legislative advocacy, and networking.
2. Document Sales and Purchases: Revenue from selling deposition transcripts, legal documents, briefs, motions, case law, and AAJ litigation packets to members through the TrialSmith platform.
3. Online CLE Programs: Continuing legal education programs offered through SeminarWeb with live webinars and self-paced online courses on various practice topics.
4. Advertising and Sponsorships: Revenue from advertising in The Missouri Trial Attorney magazine, on the website, at conventions, and through the Partners for Justice sponsorship program with Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MATA is a nonprofit professional membership association serving plaintiff trial attorneys in Missouri, providing access to the TrialSmith deposition database (772,910+ depositions with AI-powered analysis), online continuing legal education via SeminarWeb, expert witness referral databases, member publications (the MATA Advocate and Missouri Trial Attorney), and statewide legislative advocacy on plaintiff-side tort and civil-justice issues. Founded in 1951 as MACA and renamed MATA in 1969, the organization is headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, and operates with a small staff of approximately six employees.

Product overview

The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) operates a comprehensive member services platform consisting of research databases, publications, continuing education, and advocacy tools. The core offerings include the Expert Database powered by TrialSmith for deposition search and AI analysis, the MATA Document Bank, Verdicts & Settlements Database, Online CLE through SeminarWeb, and the Expert Database for witness research. Supporting services include The MATA Advocate (weekly newsletter), The Missouri Trial Attorney (quarterly magazine), Legislative Action Center, Emergency Response Team, and the Partners for Justice sponsorship program. The platform enables member networking through Listserver Access, Member Directory, and Key Contacts Program for legislative outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Attorney Membership
• Paralegal Membership Annual membership tier for paralegals working in plaintiff-side law firms in Missouri, providing access to MATA member resources, TrialSmith tools, and discounted CLE.
• TrialSmith Deposition Database Access Online subscription to the TrialSmith database containing 772,910+ depositions, with AI-powered analysis, DepoConnect integration, and Medline-PubMed medical literature search for plaintiff trial attorneys.
• Online CLE Programs (SeminarWeb) Online continuing legal education programs delivered through SeminarWeb, allowing Missouri attorneys to earn CLE credits remotely.
• Expert Witness Database Database of expert witnesses available to MATA members for plaintiff-side personal injury and tort cases.
• Partners for Justice Sponsorship Tiered sponsorship program (Gold/Silver/Bronze) for law firms and legal vendors seeking visibility with the Missouri plaintiff trial bar.
• The MATA Advocate Member publication of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys covering plaintiff-side legal topics, legislative updates, and association news.
• Legislative Advocacy and Reporting Statewide legislative advocacy and reporting on tort and civil-justice issues affecting the plaintiff bar in Missouri.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered gold, silver and bronze.

• EvenUp LawgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerEvenUp Law is a Gold Partner in the Partners for Justice program. Located at 548 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94104. Provides litigation support services to plaintiff attorneys.
• Legacy Settlements GroupgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerLegacy Settlements Group is a Gold Partner providing structured settlement services. Located at 4717 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64112.
• Preferred Capital FundinggoldGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred Capital Funding is a Gold Partner providing litigation funding services. Located at 211 N. Broadway, Suite 110, St. Louis, MO 63102.
• Spine & Joint Centers of MissourigoldGTM or Marketing PartnerSpine & Joint Centers of Missouri is a Gold Partner providing medical services to injury victims. Located at 800 W. 47th St., Ste. 514, Kansas City, MO 64112.
• FilevinesilverTechnology or IntegrationFilevine is a Silver Partner providing case management software for law firms. Located at 1260 Stringham Ave., Suite 600, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
• Paxton AIsilverTechnology or IntegrationPaxton AI is a Silver Partner providing AI technology solutions for plaintiff firms. Located at 443 Oak Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061.
• Spinal Rehabilitation CentersilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSpinal Rehabilitation Center is a Silver Partner providing medical rehabilitation services. Located at 7569 State Ave., Kansas City, KS.
• BOK Financial Special Needs & Disability Trust ServicesbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBOK Financial is a Bronze Partner providing special needs and disability trust services. Located at 777 Main St STE 3500, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
• CompexbronzeTechnology or IntegrationCompex is a Bronze Partner providing technology solutions for plaintiff attorneys. Located at 325 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503.
• Eve - The Proactive AI Workforce for Plaintiff FirmsbronzeTechnology or IntegrationEve is a Bronze Partner providing AI workforce solutions specifically designed for plaintiff law firms. Located at 71 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401.
• Focus Frenzy Inc.bronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerFocus Frenzy Inc. is a Bronze Partner. Located at 401 Locust Street, Suite 401, Columbia, MO 65201.
• HMR ServicingbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerHMR Servicing is a Bronze Partner providing servicing solutions. Located at 4235 Innslake Drive, Suite 100, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
• Lancaster MedicalbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerLancaster Medical is a Bronze Partner providing medical services. Located at 201 W. Broadway Bldg. 1, Suite B, Columbia, MO 65203.
• MoveDocsbronzeTechnology or IntegrationMoveDocs is a Bronze Partner providing document management solutions. Located at 9525 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 900, Rosemont, IL 60018.
• Ortho Sport & SpinebronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerOrtho Sport & Spine is a Bronze Partner providing orthopedic and spine medical services. Located at 450 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.
• SupiobronzeTechnology or IntegrationSupio is a Bronze Partner providing technology solutions for legal professionals. Located at 1501 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.
• USClaims Litigation FundingbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerUSClaims Litigation Funding is a Bronze Partner providing litigation funding services. Located at 4850 T-Rex Ave., Suite 101, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
• Valhalla MedicalbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerValhalla Medical is a Bronze Partner providing medical services. Located at 618 Hickory Terrace, Springfield, MO 65809.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Association for Justice: National plaintiff trial lawyer association that delivers overlapping CLE, litigation packets, and legislative advocacy to its members. AAJ is the umbrella body for state trial lawyer groups like MATA and competes for member mind share on education and advocacy.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Association for Justice: Pennsylvania plaintiff trial lawyer association providing CLE, legislative advocacy, and CLE programming. Functions as a state-level sister organization to MATA with nearly identical member value proposition.
• Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys: State-level plaintiff trial lawyer association in Massachusetts delivering CLE, advocacy, and member services. Closely comparable in structure, mission, and operating model to MATA.
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association: Statewide plaintiff trial lawyer association offering CLE, advocacy, and member services in New York. Strong direct peer in the same professional association model serving a different jurisdiction.
• California Applicants' Attorneys Association: California statewide association for plaintiff workers' compensation and trial attorneys. Operates the same nonprofit professional association model with legislative advocacy and member education programs.
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association: State-level plaintiff trial lawyer association serving Texas attorneys with a directly comparable mission, providing CLE, publications, legislative advocacy, and member services. Closest analog to MATA at larger scale in a different state.
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association: State plaintiff trial lawyer association delivering member CLE, advocacy, and publications to Illinois attorneys. Operates the same community-led, membership-based model as MATA with a similar product set.

Others

• Westlaw (Thomson Reuters): Legal research platform providing state and federal case law, briefs, and deposition-adjacent research used by plaintiff trial attorneys. Functions as an adjacent ecosystem provider and potential substitute for portions of TrialSmith's research use cases.
• Missouri Bar: The mandatory integrated bar for all Missouri attorneys. While not a direct competitor because it is a mandatory unified bar rather than an opt-in association, it serves the same underlying attorney population with overlapping CLE and resource offerings.

Regional players

• Kansas Trial Lawyers Association: Plaintiff trial lawyer association in a neighboring state (Kansas) with the same operating model as MATA. Comparable because of geographic proximity and shared regional deposition/court ecosystem, though it does not directly compete in Missouri.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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