Membership

The Value of ACMA Membership

In this fast paced 2 1/2 minute video, hear from a diverse array of ACMA Fellow as they describe how being a member consistently provides value that far exceeds their financial investment and commitment of time. 

Why ACMA Membership is Worth It

Eligibility

To be considered for membership, a qualified lawyer must be nominated by an ACMA Fellow and must meet rigorous criteria.

Nominees must:

  • be licensed to practice in the highest court in their state, province, U.S. territory, or Mexico
  • be a distinguished practitioner in the law relating to real estate mortgage transactions
  • have distinguished themselves through their
    • bar association activities
    • lecturing
    • writing articles and/or program materials
    • drafting legislation or participating in the legislative process; or
    • writing briefs and/or arguing cases of significant precedent to mortgage transactions or parties involved therein
  • has been active for not less than five years in the practice of law representing on a regular basis (as outside counsel or staff counsel) for one or more parties involved with real estate lending transactions (or disputes arising therefrom) including, but not limited to, lenders, borrowers, title companies, and law schools with related curriculum, or institutional real estate mortgage lenders.

If you are interested in becoming an ACMA Fellow and do not have a nominator, please contact an ACMA Fellow within your state, province, U.S. territory or Mexico for further details. 

For more information on the nomination process, please contact us at [email protected].