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ABS trade association signals a broader market category

The National ABS Law Firm Association describes itself as an association for U.

BY FRONTIER DESK · MAY 4, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

The National ABS Law Firm Association describes itself as an association for U.S. ABS model law firms, including Arizona, Washington D.C., Utah’s Office of Legal Services Innovation sandbox and other adopting jurisdictions. Its mission is to advocate for affordable and quality legal services through alternative providers. The existence of a trade association is a category signal: ABS is becoming a market identity, not just a regulatory exception.

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