The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association is a voluntary bar association established in Williamsburg in 1959, dedicated to enhancing the knowledge, skills and professionalism of trial lawyers and committed to improving the law and the fairness of Virginia’s system of justice. VTLA has approximately 2,100 members across the Commonwealth, representing clients in a large number of practice areas. VTLA paralegal/legal assistant members support our attorney members. The vast majority of our members own or work in small to midsized firms and spend a substantial portion of their time in the courtroom.