Why participate?

Most people don't know who to call for legal problems. The Knoxville Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Service is a trusted source for referrals. Your participation assures the public that they will receive a referral to a capable and experienced attorney.

Your Referrals, Our Business.

LRIS was founded in 1958 as a non-profit public service of the Knoxville Bar Association. The service is designed for those in the community who can pay normal and standard attorney fees for legal services. LRIS continues to grow and receives over 6000 calls per year. The LRIS panel members have generated attorney fees exceeding 2.1 million dollars over the last 3 fiscal years.

Target Marketing

When you join LRIS your practice benefits from the LRIS’ marketing and advertising programs. Currently, LRIS reaches potential clients through advertising in the Yellow Pages and in various telephone directories throughout the state. Our online presence attracts clients nationwide. Clients are referred to us through a variety of sources including the courts, Office of the Attorney General, employee assistance programs and other bar associations. As a LRIS panel member you are also invited to participate in the Speakers Bureau. This is a great opportunity to become acquainted with local businesses and individuals in our community.

Membership

The annual cost to join LRIS is $100.00 for up to four panels. After careful screening, you receive only calls in the fields of law you specify. Membership is open to any active member of the Knoxville Bar Association. You are required to carry professional liability insurance, complete at least 15 credit hours in the 12 month period prior to application, enter into a written fee agreement with the client and abide by the policies and
procedures of The Service.
 

Revisions to the panel membership application and the Policies and Procedures have been approved by the KBA Board of Governors on May 21, 2008.  

Once you have completed the LRIS panel member application, please contact LRIS Director, Robin Cox at 865-522-6522.