Downtown in Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
1. Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Marker
In 1945 attorney Samuel Charfoos founded a workers´ compensation association in Detroit, "filling a vacuum" for injured workers´ legal representation in the State of Michigan. It became the first chapter of the National Association of Claimants´ Compensation Attorneys (NACCA). The chapter incorporated as a nonprofit in 1961. It changed its name to the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association in 1966 after the NACCA was renamed the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
In 1970 the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) moved to Lansing from Detroit. In addition to protecting the rights of the injured and advocating for a fair and effective civil justice system, the MTLA founded the People´s Law School in 1977 to educate citizens on their legal rights and responsibilities. It launched another community program, Lids for Kids, in 2000, giving away free bicycle helmets. The MTLA became the Michigan Association for Justice in 2007.
Erected 2020 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan History Center. (Marker Number L2334.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 42° 43.83′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. State Bar of Michigan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); E. Genevieve Gillette 1898-1986 (about 800 feet away); Grand Army of the Republic (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capital Bank Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Edison 1847-1931 (approx. ¼ mile away); Freedom Patriotism Humanity (approx. ¼ mile away); Woodbury-Kerns House (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Ford 1863-1947 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lansing.
Also see . . . Michigan Association for Justice. (Submitted on February 1, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
2. Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Marker Reverse
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
3. Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
4. Michigan Trial Lawyers Association
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 1, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
