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Regular member applicants must be an attorney-at-law duly admitted to practice before the courts. Upon receipt of a regular member application, it generally takes three to five days to finalize the review and complete the admission process. In general, PIABA Members have access to all services including member list-serves and the member only area of the website. Other benefits of membership include attending the PIABA Annual Business Meeting, eligibility to vote in Director elections, and/or serve on PIABA committees. Regular Members who meet the qualifications, may seek election to the PIABA Board of Directors. The membership fee is $625 per year.

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Governing Documents – 80-20 Rule - Affirmation

PIABA Bylaws, Policy Guidelines and List-Serve Guidelines (Governing Documents) I affirm that I have read the PIABA Bylaws, Policy Statements, and Guidelines for Use of the PIABA List-Serves, and agree to abide by the Association governing documents at all times. I further agree that I will insure all attorneys, para-professionals, and others in my office who have access to any list-serve(s) will abide by the governing documents, and agree that any violation of the governing documents by any such person(s) shall be a violation by me. 80-20 Rule I acknowledge that I am eligible for membership in PIABA only if at least 80 percent of my work involving securities industry/customer disputes and at least 80 percent of my current law firm’s work involving securities industry/customer disputes is performed on behalf of investors. “Securities industry/customer disputes” means disputes between investors, on the one hand, and any one or more of the following on the other: securities and commodities industry participants (licensed or unlicensed), securities issuers, financial counselors, and persons alleged to have liability for the acts or omissions of any of the foregoing (all of which are referred to collectively as “securities/industry participants”). Representation of securities industry participants in disputes with other securities industry participants is not considered in the computation of any of the percentages above. Any uncertainty, ambiguity, or question as to whether certain representation is or is not on behalf of parties against investors will be presumed to be industry representation. The percentage of the member’s or prospective member’s work and the percentage of his/her law firm’s work in securities industry/customer disputes shall be the percentage of hours spent rather than the percentage of revenues generated or any other measure; and the relevant time period for determining that percentage shall run from the date twelve months preceding the date on which the determination is made to the date on which the determination is made, inclusive. If the prospective member is an employee of or partner with a PIABA member in good standing, the time period for determining the percentage shall run from the date of hire or entry into partnership, so long as at least six months have passed between that date and the date of application. The prospective member’s work performed before joining the existing member’s firm will not be taken into consideration when determining the existing member’s continued eligibility during the first six months of the prospective member’s employment by or partnership with the existing member. The prospective member’s work performed while employed by or partnered with the existing member shall be taken into consideration in determining the existing member’s continued eligibility. As a PIABA member, I recognize that I have the obligation to disclose to PIABA the names of all securities industry participants and commodities industry participants that I or my law firm represent in securities industry/customer disputes, and to keep that disclosure current on a continuing basis within 30 days of any changes. Further, I acknowledge my continuing obligation to notify PIABA immediately of any changes which may affect my compliance with the 80-20 Rule. I understand that failure to provide the information required in this paragraph may result in suspension of membership privileges and/or expulsion from the Association.

Retiree Membership Affirmation

I acknowledge that I am eligible for Retiree Membership in PIABA if I am affirmed as a retired member of my state licensing agency or bar

80-20 Rule I acknowledge that I am eligible for Retiree Membership in PIABA only if at least 80 percent of my work involving securities industry/customer disputes and at least 80 percent my current law firm’s work involving securities industry/customer disputes is performed on behalf of investors. "Securities industry/customer disputes" shall mean disputes between investors, on the one hand, and any one or more the following, on the other: securities and commodities industry participants (licensed or unlicensed), securities issuers, financial counselors, and persons alleged to have liability for the acts or omissions of any of the foregoing. Any uncertainty, ambiguity, or question as to whether certain representation is or is not on behalf of parties against investors will be presumed to be industry representation. The percentage of my work and my law firm’s work in securities industry/customer disputes shall be the percentage of hours spent rather than the percentage of revenues generated or any other measure; and the relevant time period for determining that percentage shall run from six months of the date of this application, inclusive. As a PIABA member, I recognize that I have the obligation to disclose to PIABA the names of all securities/commodities industry participants that I or my law firm represent in securities industry/customer disputes, and to keep that disclosure current on a continuing basis within 30 days of any changes. Further, I acknowledge the continuing obligation to notify PIABA immediately of any changes which may affect my compliance with the 80-20 Rule. Failure to provide the information required in this paragraph may result in suspension of membership privileges and/or expulsion from the Association. List-Serve Guidelines I affirm that I have read the Guidelines for Use of the PIABA List-Serves and agree to abide by those Guidelines at all times. I further agree that I will ensure that all attorneys, para-professionals, and others in my office who have access to those list-serves will abide by those Guidelines and agree that any violation of the Guidelines by any such person(s) shall be a violation by me. Retiree Membership Agreement As a Retiree PIABA member, I have provided documentation evidencing that I have retired or that my license to engage in the practice of law is inactive. I acknowledge that I have an on-going obligation to disclose to PIABA any status change. Failure to provide the information required in this paragraph may result in suspension of membership privileges and/or expulsion from the Association. I affirm that the information set forth herein and attached hereto is true, accurate and complete, and that I am eligible for Retiree Membership in PIABA. I further agree to notify the PIABA office promptly if any such information changes.

Student Membership Affirmation

I am a law student in an accredited United States University Law School Arbitration Clinic Program or currently employed with an established law office that meets the 80-20 rule. I am not affiliated with an ‘arbitration service’ or a non-attorney representative.

80-20 Rule I acknowledge that I am eligible for Student Membership in PIABA only if at least 80 percent of my work involving securities industry/customer disputes and at least 80 percent my current law firm’s and/or Law School Arbitration Clinic work involving securities industry/customer disputes is performed on behalf of investors. "Securities industry/customer disputes" shall mean disputes between investors, on the one hand, and any one or more the following, on the other: securities and commodities industry participants (licensed or unlicensed), securities issuers, financial counselors, and persons alleged to have liability for the acts or omissions of any of the foregoing. Any uncertainty, ambiguity, or question as to whether certain representation is or is not on behalf of parties against investors will be presumed to be industry representation. The percentage of my work and my law firm’s and/or Law School Arbitration Clinic work in securities industry/customer disputes shall be the percentage of hours spent rather than the percentage of revenues generated or any other measure; and the relevant time period for determining that percentage shall run from January 1 of the year preceding the date on which the determination is made to the date on which the determination is made, inclusive. As a Student PIABA member, I recognize that I have the obligation to disclose to PIABA the names of all securities/commodities industry participants that I or my law firm and/or Law School Arbitration Clinic represent in securities industry/customer disputes, and to keep that disclosure current on a continuing basis within 30 days of any changes. Further, I acknowledge the continuing obligation to notify PIABA immediately of any changes which may affect my compliance with the 80-20 Rule. Failure to provide the information required in this paragraph may result in suspension of membership privileges and/or expulsion from the Association. List-Serve Guidelines I affirm that I have read the Guidelines for Use of the PIABA List-Serves and agree to abide by those Guidelines at all times. I further agree that I will ensure that all attorneys, para-professionals, and others in my office who have access to those list-serves will abide by those Guidelines and agree that any violation of the Guidelines by any such person(s) shall be a violation by me. Student/Sponsor Membership Agreement I have read and agree to the Student Membership Affirmation, 80-20 Rule, and the Guidelines for Use of the PIABA List-Serves I affirm that the information set forth herein and on any attachements hereto is true, accurate and complete, and that I am eligible for student membership in PIABA. I further agree to notify the PIABA office promptly if any such information changes.

PIABA'S 80-20 Rule I acknowledge that I am eligible for membership in PIABA only if at least 80 percent of my work involving securities industry/customer disputes and at least 80 percent of my current law firm's work involving securities industry/customer disputes is performed on behalf of investors. As a PIABA member, I recognize that I have the obligation to disclose to PIABA the names of all securities industry participants and commodities industry participants that my law firm represents in securities industry/customer disputes, and to keep that disclosure current on a continuing basis within 30 days of any changes. Further, I acknowledge my continuing obligation to notify PIABA immediately of any changes which may affect my compliance with the 80-20 Rule. I understand that failure to provide the information required in this paragraph may result in suspension of membership privileges and/or expulsion from the Association. List-Serve Guidelines I affirm that I have read the Guidelines for Use of the PIABA List-Serves and agree to abide by those Guidelines at all times. I further agree that I will ensure that all attorneys, para-professionals, and others in my office who have access to those list-serves will abide by those Guidelines and agree that any violation of the Guidelines by any such person(s) shall be a violation by me. Paralegal / Legal Assistant Affirmation I am employed by a current PIABA member in good standing as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant performing substantive legal work 80% (or more) of the time. I further affirm I am not a lawyer. I affirm that the information set forth herein is true, accurate and complete, and that I am eligible for membership in PIABA. I further agree to notify the PIABA office promptly if any such information changes.

Number of Years in Securities/Commodities

1. Percentage of my practice devoted to securities industry/customer disputes(Required)

2. Percentage of my work in securities industry/customer* disputes representing investors(Required)

3. Percentage of my work in securities industry/customer* disputes representing parties against investors(Required)

4. Percentage of my expert witness practice in securities customer disputes(Required)

5. Percentage of my law firm's work devoted to securities industry/customer* disputes(Required)

6. Percentage of my law firm's work in securities industry/customer* disputes representing investors(Required)

7. Percentage of my law firm's work in securities industry/customer* disputes representing parties against investors(Required)

* Customer is defined as a "public investor" (1) If the correct entry on line 1 is "zero", please enter your figures from last year's affirmation on lines 2 and 3. (2) If the correct entry on line 4 is "zero" and you have not changed law firms, please enter your figures from last year's affirmation on lines 5 and 6. (3) Lines 2 and 3 must equal 100%; Lines 5 and 6 must equal 100% (both are exclusive of intra-industry disputes).

Willing to Accept Cases:

The information below is utilized to establish your membership profile. Once admited to PIABA members may change their responses through the member portal at any time.

Will you take investor cases with potential damages of less than $25,000?(Required)

Will you take investor cases with potential damages between $25,000 and $50,000?(Required)

Will you take investor cases with potential damages between $50,000 and $100,000?(Required)

Will you take investor cases with potential damages over $100,000?(Required)

Will you take international cases?(Required)

Would you like to have your willingness to handle cases up to $100,000 included within your PIABA profile?(Required)

Would you like to have your willingness to handle cases over $100,000 included within your PIABA profile?(Required)

The following is a complete list of all cases that I or my law firm represent in securities industry/customer disputes against investors as defined above (include the case name, number, and if applicable, name of any PIABA member appearing opposite the firm or you).

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I am an attorney-at-law, admitted to practice before the courts of at least one state or territory or the District of Columbia. I affirm that the information set forth herein and attached hereto is true, accurate and complete, and that I am eligible for membership in PIABA. I further agree to notify the PIABA office promptly if any such information changes

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See how PIABA has helped protect others in investment disputes within the securities industry.

“The resources and networking opportunities provided by PIABA have been instrumental in my career development. When I was new to the practice, I was surrounded by mentors and friends who were always willing to help. Over the 12+ years I have been a member, PIABA has consistently been my most valuable support. As an experienced lawyer, PIABA offers leadership roles and opportunities to give back by mentoring the next generation of attorneys in this area. You won’t regret getting involved.”

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“I have been a PIABA member since the year of its founding in 1991. For 33 years PIABA has been an unparalleled source of information and ideas, and remains an integral part of my law practice. More important, I count many of its members as my friends. PIABA has greatly enriched my life, both professionally and socially.”

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STEINER & LIBO

“Piaba has been instrumental to the growth of my career. I have made lifelong friends and have attended every annual meeting for the last 15 years. The list-serve, the dedication of its members and its national reach is the gold standard for any bar association.”

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Adam J. Gana | Managing Partner

“PIABA is the greatest bar association I have had the privilege of being a part of. PIABA and its membership have been instrumental in my growth and development as a securities litigation attorney in representing and fighting for investors. As a member of PIABA you will find many attorneys across the country who are willing to help you from sharing practice tips to arguments. There is no organization doing more good for the investing public than PIABA.”

Michael C. Bixby

Bixby Law PLLC | Founder & Managing Attorney

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