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Membership Services

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The California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA) is a dynamic statewide organization dedicated to the protection of rights and benefits of California's injured and disabled workers and their families.

CAAA's members are highly skilled advocates whose long years of education, concentrated training and practical experience give them the knowledge and understanding to assist the industrially injured worker through the legal, medical and governmental complexities of California's Workers' Compensation System.

Many of CAAA's attorney members are certified as specialists by the California State Bar. Armed with their expertise in the statutory scheme of workers' compensation laws, CAAA members work to secure full and just benefits for the injured and disabled worker and their families. The specified knowledge and skill is unmatched by any other organization, group or body of individuals in the State of California.

CAAA's membership is two-tiered made up of Regular Members and Associate Members.

Organization Design

CAAA’s Board of Governors establishes the policies and procedures for the Association. Consisting of the organization’s officers, Members-at-Large, Past Presidents, Committee Chairs and Chapter Presidents, the Board encourages the widest possible participation and communication from all members of CAAA.

The more than twenty working committees of the Board assist in the efficient management of CAAA. They cover areas including: Amicus Curiae, Consumer Information Service, DIR, Education, Ethics, Health & Safety, IMC, Labor, Latino Issues, Law Office Management, Legislative, Media, Membership, Seminars, Special Projects, and Technology. These committees provide detailed resources and recommendations for action by the Board.

Throughout the State, CAAA’s 19 chapters are designed and organized to serve members locally. Representing Central Coast, Central Valley, Chico, Coachella Valley, East Bay, Greater Inland Empire, Harbor Area, Los Angeles Metropolitan, Los Angeles Valley, Monterey Bay, Orange County, Redwood Empire, Sacramento Valley, San Diego, SanFrancisco, Santa Clara County, Shasta, Southern California, Stockton, and the chapters provide frequent opportunities for continuing education, the exchange of information, and resources among members, along with quick and efficient communication throughout the organization.

Association Founded

California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, Founded 1966

Membership Benefits

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"Why you can't afford NOT to be a Member"

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Membership benefits include:

More than 1,200 Members Statewide, Providing Networking Opportunities
19 Regional Chapters - with a 1,200 members statewide, CAAA's chapters are designed and organized to serve members locally. CAAA currently has twenty regional chapters. The chapters provide frequent opportunities for continuing education; the exchange of information and resources among members; and timely, efficient and direct communication among its members.
Semi-Annual Conventions - include membership meetings, social activities, sporting events and accredited educational programs with knowledgeable speakers on topics of major interest. Discussions on current changes in the law and tomorrow's trends are also reviewed. In addition, the conventions offer unique opportunities for individual members to discussion new approaches, share information and resources, or simply socialize in a relaxing atmosphere
Accredited Educational Seminars on Up-to-Date Issues Related to the Practice of Workers’ Compensation and Industrial Medicine
Professional Legislative Advocates at the State Capitol - review and analyze the effect on workers' compensation law of the more than 8,000 separate pieces of legislation introduced every session. Support or opposition is then actively and professionally pursued. CAAA also sponsors positive legislation designed to increase injured workers' benefits and strengthen their rights and protection. CAAA's Legislative Staff is also working to expand legislative awareness of the growing categories of injuries and disabilities encountered in the workplace.
Amicus Curiae Committee - offers CAAA members knowledgeable, experienced appellate assistance. Participating in the appeal of potential precedent setting cases through the filing of Amicus briefs, Committee members will also assist in oral arguments if requested and are always ready to discuss a potential appeal or advise on the finer points of appellate practice.
Quarterly Magazine, CAAAments - the Association's official publication keeps members up-to-date on legal, medical and legislative developments; provides opportunities to exchange information and resources; and offers advanced notice of upcoming seminars, conventions, meetings and more. CAAAments is published and distributed to the membership quarterly. * Comp Community Updates in “What’s Up With CAAA?”
Annual Membership Directory - provides members with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of members, associate members, members of the Board, committee chairs, chapter presidents, past presidents, and more. Listing members alphabetically and regionally, the directory is a resource network instantly linking the practitioner to specific expertise.
Timely Legislative Bulletins and an Annual Legislative Summary Reviewing Proposed Laws, Rules and Regulations - provide concise, timely information on proposed legislation and how it affects clients and attorneys.
Advice on the Latest Techniques on Workers’ Compensation Cases
Strategic Planning on the Future Trends of Workers’ Compensation - devoted to anticipating trends, new developments and future changes in the area of workers' compensation and their effects on the workforce and the attorneys who serve them.
LawNet - Information Sharing with Other Members through CAAA’s Statewide list service, LawNet, plus regional, and chapter list services
Mentor Program - geared toward members who are new to the organization and the Workers' Compensation system. Mentors are provided to new members to serve as teachers or enhancers to his/her protégé and to provide a sounding board for ideas and direction. The purpose of the mentor program is to support and encourage young attorneys to continue in their role as advocates for injured workers.
Brief Bank & Case Law Updates - Regular Members only
AMA Sample Deposition Bank - Regular Members only
Provider of All Necessary MCLE and Legal Specialization Credits; Provider of IMC Credits
Consumer Information Service Providing Your Name and Phone Number to Injured Workers in Need of Representation - attorney search on home page
Practice Tips - are available on-line to All Members
Noteworthy Case Decisions - are available on-line to Regular Member only

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Regular Membership

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CAAA Membership valid on a calendar year basis, January 1 through December 31

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Patron Member: * Fee: $2,500.00

(A law firm or individual applicant attorney of regular member status may contribute $2,500 per calendar year for Patron status. For sole practioners this includes regualr membership dues for the year. For a firm with more than one attorney, it is a contribution separate and apart from individual dues. Recognition includes listing as a Patron of CAAA on the opening page of convention syllabi, recognition in CAAAments, a plaque and special badge at conventions.)
*for individual regular member - $2,500 includes dues
*for regular member law firm - additional fee per firm of $2,500

Sustaining Member: Fee: $1,200.00
Receives special recognition in the front of the membership roster and notice of all Board of Governors' meetings for participation on a non-voting basis.

First Year Member of CAAA: Fee: $350.00
Applies only to new members.

Admitted to Practice Less Than Three Years: Fee: $550.00

Less Than 1/3 of Practice is in Workers' Compensation: Fee: $700.00

Three Years of Experience before the WCAB and 1/3 or More of Practice is in Workers' Compensation: Fee: $750.00

Five Years of Experience before the WCAB and 1/3 or More of Practice is in Workers' Compensation: Fee: $975.00

Associate Membership

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Individuals (and groups) not eligible for regular membership of the Association may become eligible for associate membership if they meet one of the following requirements for associate membership:

Active member of the State Bar of California, in good standing, ineligible for regular membership in the Association;
Physicians, as defined in Labor Code Section 3209.3, in good standing with their respective regulatory bodies, and who, whether or not are Qualified Medical Examiners, adhere to and comply with the requirements of Labor Code Sections 139.3, 139.4, 139.43, 139.45, and 4628;
Other individuals or organizations who do not represent or appear on behalf of injured workers before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and who adhere to the objectives and purposes of our organization and who comply with all laws in an ethical manner.

Non-attorney associate members of CAAA include doctors, chiropractors, medical therapists, rehabilitation, and vocational specialists and counselors, all of whom are specifically trained in the tasks necessary to assist the injured or disabled worker to regain their rightful place in the work force. The associate membership also consists of med-legal vendors and specialized office services vendors.

Associate Membership Dues:

Platinum – $2200 - for companies with multiple listings, you also get a plaque and special recognition in our online directory and in the convention syllabi;
Gold – $1200 - for a single person and you get special recognition in our syllabi;
Silver – $850 - membership for a single person

CAAA Memberships are billed on a calendar year basis, January 1 through December 31 and are non-transferable.

Law Student Membership

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The Law Student Membership fee is $25 per year, proof of enrollment is required. Please contact Andrea Robertson at the state office, (916) 444-5155, for more information.

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CAAAments Magazine

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January 2010 Issue

featured article...

Further Take-Aways Proposed by Employers are Unacceptable

By Steve Hopcraft, Media Director

New updated digital version! Read online, search articles and while flipping digital pages.

June 2009 Issue

featured article...

"The Legacy of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Workers’ Compensation Reform: The Five Year Anniversary of Senate Bill 899"

by Adam Dombchik, Esq.

Join CAAA

Membership Services

Membership Benefits

"Why you can't afford NOT to be a Member"

Regular Membership

Associate Membership

Law Student Membership

CAAAments Magazine

January 2010 Issue

Further Take-Aways Proposed by Employers are Unacceptable By Steve Hopcraft, Media Director

New updated digital version! Read online, search articles and while flipping digital pages.

June 2009 Issue

Further Take-Aways Proposed by Employers are Unacceptable

By Steve Hopcraft, Media Director