Finding an Attorney that Specializes in Reproductive Law

Where to Start:

• Check out the Following Creating a Family radio shows:

  • July 20, 2011: Surrogacy Abroad: Lower Cost but Potential Problems

• Other Creating a Family Resources:

  • Creating a Family Video on ‪How to Find a Reproductive Law Attorney‬

  • Infertility Service Providers

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How to find an Attorney that Specializes in Third Party Reproduction or Surrogacy:

• American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys (AAARTA).  AAARTA is a credentialed, professional organization dedicated to the advancement of best legal practices in the area of assisted reproduction and to the protection of the interests of all parties, including the children, involved in assisted reproductive technology matters.  They have a list of members.

   

• The American Bar Association Section of Family Law has a Committee on Reproductive & Genetic Technologies.  Attorneys specializing in reproductive law are not required to be a member of this committee, but membership is evidence that they are up on the latest developments in this area of law. 

• American Society of Reproductive Medicine allows non-physicians as professional members and they have a Legal Professional Group.

• The American College of Assisted Reproduction and Adoption Lawyers (ACARAL) lists members.

• Ask your Reproductive Endocrinologist for a recommendation.

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Creating a Family Sponsors:

Numerous attorneys specializing in reproductive law are also sponsors of Creating a Family.  This website, as well as our radio show and videos, could not happen without the support of our sponsors, so we hope you will consider supporting them.  The following are attorneys that are also sponsors. You can get more information on each of them on our Service Provider page.

• Suzanne B. Nichols, Attorney 
  

• Stephanie M. Caballero, Attorney
  

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Resources/Articles:

• Creating a Family Video on ‪How to Find a Reproductive Law Attorney‬

• "When Do You Need a Reproductive Attorney?" from Fertility Journey is a good summery of the potential legal complications of gamete donation, embryo donation and surrogacy, and legal actions a lawyer can help you take.

• Finding the Right Reproductive Attorney - good article from Resolve on finding the right attorney who will be invaluable to you on your journey to parenthood.

• Using a Donor, You Need an Attorney by Amy Demma, Esq for The Fertility Advocate.
  

• Retaining a Reproductive Attorney by Amy Demma, Esq for Fertility Ties.

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