Welcome to the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association

The Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association is a voluntary association of trial lawyers who defend corporations, individuals and insurance companies in civil lawsuits. The purpose of the Association is to improve the administration of justice, legal education, and professional standards and to promote collegiality and civility among all members of the bar. The Association welcomes diversity, of whatever category, in its members, officers and board of directors. Learn more about the MDLA »

Annual Meeting May 8, 2009 @ The Boston Harbor Hotel Calendar Of Events Trial Practice Series: The Cross-Examination ~ April 3, 2009 Trial Practice Series: Closing Argument ~ April 21, 2009 Recent MDLA Opinions Callahan v. Worcester Ins. Co. Recent MDLA Opinion on Proposed Superior Court Standing Order

The Members of the MDLA are attorneys who devote a majority of their time to the defense of civil litigation such as: • Product Liability • Medical Malpractice • Intellectual Property Litigation • Commercial Litigation • Insurance Litigation • Professional Liability • Labor & Employment Litigation • Trademark Litigation