The Purpose Of And Membership In The Inner Circle Of Advocates

Attorney Lance Cline was invited into membership in the Inner Circle of Advocates in 2008 after twenty-eight years of legal practice devoted to the representation of individuals injured, and family members who have lost a loved one, as a result of the unsafe and negligent conduct of individuals, business entities, and corporations. Invitation into the Inner Circle reflects the evaluation of Lance’s skills as a plaintiff trial attorney by his peers, his opponents, and judges before whom he has tried lawsuits. It is limited to 100 members, and Lance is one of only three Indiana attorneys that has been invited into the group in its 53-year history.

The Inner Circle of Advocates describes itself as follows:

“The Inner Circle of Advocates is an invitation-only group of the best plaintiff lawyers in the United States. Since its inception in 1972, our organization has included the top plaintiff trial attorneys in the nation among its membership. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of court room competence and the mutual fellowship and exchange of knowledge among outstanding trial lawyers. Membership is limited to attorneys of exceptional qualifications who are respected among their peers and who are experienced and skillful in the handling of court room litigation. Membership in the Inner Circle of Advocates is testament to our members’ accomplishments as plaintiff trial attorneys. Although spread across the country, members share experience, skill, and knowledge, and often function as a collective law firm in the pursuit of justice.

Many times, people have been injured and families who have lost loved ones find themselves facing big corporations or insurance companies with unlimited resources to deny just compensation to those they have harmed. Due to the work and skill of our talented members, cover-ups can be exposed and those at fault held accountable. We make America a safer place.

Membership in the Inner Circle of Advocates is by invitation based on criteria that include an applicant’s performance and success in the court room. The Inner Circle carefully evaluates experience, reputation, judicial references, and peer evaluations to identify the best 100 trial lawyers in the country. Typically, applicants are expected to have at least three verdicts of One Million Dollars or a recent verdict in excess of Ten Million Dollars to be considered for membership. The Inner Circle looks for cutting edge lawyers in their jurisdiction who are active courtroom lawyers with a willingness to learn and teach about our craft and to be part of a close-knit, sharing group of professional colleagues. Membership in the Inner Circle of Advocates is not just an accolade, it is a commitment to participate in a unique laboratory of professional advancement.”