NAM Legal Referral Service

Powered by the Meritas global law firm network, the NAM's award-winning referral service connects members with world-class counsel on any legal question manufacturers face.

NAM Legal Referral Service

Your go-to legal resource.

Powered by the Meritas global law firm network, the NAM’s award-winning legal referral service gives members access to world-class attorneys on the full spectrum of legal issues — from contracts, labor & employment and environmental compliance to product safety, trade and intellectual property. The Association of Corporate Counsel of the National Capital Region recognized the program with a 2018 “In-House Innovators” Award.

7,500+
Lawyers available to NAM members through the Meritas global network.
Source: Meritas global law firm network.
190
Independent, market-leading member law firms worldwide.
Source: Meritas global law firm network.
108
U.S. markets with local Meritas representation — do business anywhere.
Source: Meritas global law firm network.

How it works

From question to counsel in three steps

NAM members get prompt answers on local, federal, national and global legal issues at cost-effective rates — with a direct line to prequalified counsel.

Step 1

Submit your question

Send your legal or compliance question to the NAM Legal Referral Service — any topic manufacturers face, anywhere you operate.

Step 2

Get matched with counsel

The NAM connects you with NAM legal and policy experts and the right Meritas member firm for your issue and market.

Step 3

Talk it through — free

Start with a 30-minute courtesy advice call with world-class legal counsel, then engage at cost-effective member rates if you need more.

The Meritas network

Prequalified counsel, exceptional service

Full-service capabilities for manufacturers

Meritas member firms advise manufacturers of every size — general corporate, litigation, labor and employment, real estate, product liability, environmental and intellectual property — across the U.S. and globally.

Quality you can count on

Meritas is invitation-only. Firms are monitored on every matter through client evaluations and recertified every three years against standards for quality, practice capability, client satisfaction and cybersecurity.

Put the network to work

Reach the NAM Legal Referral Service directly, or explore legal insights from Meritas member firms around the world.