New Membership Applications

All new applicants are required to be a member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Connecticut or any other jurisdiction. We also offer Associate Member status to paralegals and legal administrators.

Download a GBBA membership application (PDF format, found below) and mail it to The Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06604 with the appropriate dues payment.

GBBA Membership Application
GBBA Associate Membership Application

President’s Message

In case many of you don’t know it, there is a lot going on at the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.  At our annual dinner in May we recognized two great lawyers who have contributed so much to our profession.  Jack Zeldes (Career Service Award) and Steve Donahue (Distinguished Service Award). Our congratulations to both.

Click here to read the President’s July/August Message in its entirety

History

The Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, Inc. (GBBA) was established in 1880, one of the oldest, continuously active bar associations in the United States. Throughout its history, the GBBA has promoted excellence in the legal profession, defended the interests of its members, and has sought to advance the cause of a society ruled by law.

Although its size has grown over the years, the nature of the organization remains essentially the same—it is an organization that provides its members with the opportunity to learn and grow in a congenial and friendly atmosphere.

The GBBA Scholarship Fund

The Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Scholarship Fund was established in 1995, and consists of contributions made by our members and the earnings thereon. Yearly, a scholarship is awarded that consists of a portion of the principal’s earnings. Students eligible for the scholarship must reside in the greater Bridgeport area, have graduated from a college or university, and are entering the first year of an accredited law school program.  The scholarship application may be accessed by calling the Foundation at (203) 750-3200 or visiting their website at www.fccfoundation.org.