The German Bar Association observes political and confessional neutrality and places great emphasis on respect for human rights and the rule of law.
66.000 individual members, organized in 259 local bar associations, 13 of which are based outside Germany (Brazil, France (2), Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, and United Kingdom).
Since the establishment of the German Bar Association its legislative committees have supported and enriched the work of the Executive Board and the management.
The German Bar Association publishes the Anwaltsblatt, a monthly journal for lawyers that strictly focuses on the practice of law.
The Anwaltsblatt regularly addresses questions regarding taxes and liability and publishes current judgments in the areas of fees and the law of professional rules.