Welcome to the Plano Bar Association

Welcome to the website for the Plano Bar Association, founded in 1973. The Plano Bar Association meets at noon on the 1st Friday of each month at Palio's Pizza Cafe in Plano located at 1941 Preston Road (SW Corner of Preston and Park), Plano, Texas.

The Plano Bar Association provides resources and networking for lawyers in the greater Plano area through the CLE offered at our monthly meetings as well as social opportunities and community service projects. In addition, we provide a lawyer referral service for those in need of legal representation that can be reached at 972-424-6113.

If you are an attorney that works or lives in the area or serves clients in or around Plano, please plan to join us or check our calendar and newsletter for upcoming events. If you are interested in joining the Plano Bar Association or wish to renew your membership, please click on the login or sign up/renew buttons at the top right of every page.

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