Form990-EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
bullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 03-01-2015, and ending 02-29-2016
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
AMERICAN BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ATTORNEYS
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)4355 Cobb Parkway SE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Atlanta, GA303393496
D Employer identification number

38-2144044
E Telephone number

(404) 989-7663
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletABPLA.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one) - ( 6) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 117,833
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 10,432
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............... 2 0
3 Membership dues and assessments ........................... 3 107,391
4 Investment income ........................... 4 10
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ..... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ....... 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c 0
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a 0
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c 0
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 0
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 0
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .......... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 117,833
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............ 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members ................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12 68,989
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 1,757
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 2,473
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping .............. 15 798
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .............. 16 53,844
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .............. Bullet 17 127,861
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 -10,028
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............ 19 72,674
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ....... 21 62,646
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
85,823
22
61,575
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
1,594
24
1,071
25Total assets......................
87,417
25
62,646
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
14,743
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
72,674
27
62,646
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? CERTIFY AND TRAIN ATTORNEYS IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF LAW
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE ABPLA IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION TO BOARD CERTIFY ATTORNEYS IN MEDICAL MALPRACRTICE AND LEGAL MAPRACTICE THROUGH A RIGOROUS EXAMINATION PROCESS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29 THE ABPLA PROVIDES CONTUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR BOARD CERTIFIED ATTORNEYS
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 THE ABPLA HOSTS A WEBSITE TO IDENTIFY CERTIFIED ATTORNEYS AND PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH AN ACCESSBILE METHOD OF LOCATING BOARD CERTIFIED ATTORNEYS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32  
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
REEVE MCNAMARA  
 
CEO 		40.00 70,000    
WILLIAM CALLAHAM  
 
Pres 		3.00 0    
THOMAS SARTWELLE  
 
VP 		3.00 0    
RICHARD COLLINS  
 
2nd VP 		3.00 0    
DAVID DREXLER  
 
Treas 		3.00 0    
GRACE WEATHERLY  
 
Secretary 		3.00 0    
WAYNE GRANT  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
F DULIN KELLY  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
JUSTIN KAHN  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
ELLIS KAHN  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
MALCOLM MCCONNELL III  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
JACK MCGEHEE  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
BRIAN HOLOHAN  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
HARRY WIDMANN  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
MICHAEL KAPLEN  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
GREGORY LANDRY  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
THOMAS MALONE  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
WILLIAM F MCMURRY  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
DOUGLAS MORRIS  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
JOHN ROMANO  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
RANDALL SCARLETT  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
PAUL WEATHINGTON  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
HEIDI BARCUS  
 
Director 		2.00 0    
PAUL BEKMAN  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
GARY L BROOKS  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
JOHN BLUMBERG  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
LINLEY JONES  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
ELLIS KAHN  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
CLINTON KELLY  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
ERIN LUNCEFORD  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
ELIZABETH PELYPENKO  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
DOMINIQUE POLLARA  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
THOMAS G RAYFIELD  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
BEN STEWARD  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
BENNETT WASSERMAN  
 
Director 		2.00 2 2 2
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletREEVE MACNAMARA
 Telephone no. bullet (404) 989-7663
Located at bullet4355 Cobb Pkwy SEAtlanta,GA ZIP + 4bullet303393496
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
 
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ...bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All Section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ATTORNEYS
 
Employer identification number

38-2144044
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) THOMAS MALONE member TO PROVIDE CAPITAL X   30,432     No Yes   Yes  
(2) JACK MCGEHEE member TO PROVIDE CAPITAL X   5,000     No Yes   Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ATTORNEYS
 
Employer identification number

38-2144044
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Bank/Credit Card Processing Fees 2613.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Travel 3900.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Conference Expense 39922.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Website/Internet 4263.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Insurance 1309.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Meals 1314.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Depreciation 523.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Amortization 0.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 20 Prior period adjustment
Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 1594.
Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 Notes Payable 10432. 0.
Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 Payroll Liabilities 4311. 0.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 THOMAS MALONE TWO RAVINIA DR #300 ATLANTA GA 30346
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 JACK MCGEHEE 1250 WOOD BRANCH PK DR HOUSTON TX 77079
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 ROBERT GLYNN 73 CASTLEWOOD DR PLEASANTON CA 94566
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 ELLIS KAHN PO BOX 31397 CHARLESTON SC 29417
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 JACK OLENDER 888 17TH ST, NW WASHINGTON DC 20006
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Phillip Feldman 14401 Sylvan St Van Nuys CA 91401
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Stanley Friedman 123 William St New York NY 10038
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Fayrell Furr PO Bx 2909 Myrtle Bch SC 29578
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Brian Holohan PO Bx 4034 Phoenix AZ 85030
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Justin Kahn PO Bx 31397 Charleston SC 29417
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Michael Kaplen 427 Bedford Rd Pleasantville NY 10570
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 dulin Kelly 629 E Main St Hendersonville TN 37075
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Gregory Landry 1820 NW 118th St Des Moines IA 50325
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Michael Mallia One Riverway Houstin TX 77056
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Adam Malone Two Ravinia Dr Atlanta GA 30346
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Malcolm McConnell 1809 Staples Mill Rd Richmond VA 23230
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 William McMurry 1211 Herr Lane Louisville KY 40222
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Richard Middleton 58 E Broad St Savannah GA 31401
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Jum Perdue 2727 Allen Pkwy Houston TX 77019
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Jonathan Peters 950 E Paces Ferry Rd Atlanta GA 30326
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 John Romano 1005 Lake Ave Lake Worth FL 33460
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Thomas Sartwelle 1300 Post Oak Blvd Houston TX 77056
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Randall Scarlett 536 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Benton Stweart II 730 S Sterling Ave Tampa FL 33609
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Paul Weathington 191 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30303
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Harry Widmann 3850 N Causeway Blvd Metairie LA 70002
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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