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MSBA Exclusive Membership Benefits
If
you are thinking about joining the MSBA and
are wondering how the MSBA can help you specifically, please
read the following document. It sums up all the ways that the
MSBA helps its current members along with everything we offer,
besides the discounts listed below.
Getting the Most From the MSBA
As an Attorney Member of the Maryland State Bar
Association, you are entitled to
discounts on car rentals from the leading companies, discounts on fax machines, express mail, and long distance
telephone service and much, much more. To view the details of the following
benefits you must Login.
Current Member Discounts / Endorsed Vendors
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ABA
PUBLICATIONS |
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The Maryland State Bar Association is offering outstanding ABA Publications to its members at substantial discounts. The publications are offered to MSBA members at 15% less than the ABA non-member price.
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RETIREMENT FUNDS |
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ABA Retirement Funds
provides unique 401(k) plan services for law firms and to the legal
community for 40 years. The Program’s service package includes
professional plan administration from ING, as well as investment
fiduciary services from Northern Trust.
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ADVANCED
BUSINESS SYSTEM OFFICE EQUIPMENT |
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Copier and fax machines plus accessories,
laser printers, shredding machines, digital network systems and other
equipment and supplies for law offices are available to MSBA members
at discount prices.
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ANTI-VIRUS
PROTECTION AND SPAM FILTERING BY POSTINI |
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Postini is the industry's leading provider
of email security and management solutions that protect email
communications by providing complete email intrusion prevention,
effectively eliminating threats before they impact your network.
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CAR RENTALS (AVIS,
BUDGET, & HERTZ) |
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Special rates are available with Avis, Budget, and Hertz. Save up to 25%
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CREDIT CARD PROCESSING |
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The MSBA offers its members credit card processing that allows attorneys to accept credit cards for both operating and trust accounts without co-mingling of funds.
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CONFERENCE
CALLING AND WEB CONFERENCES BY MEETING BRIDGE |
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Members receive a substantial discount. After your member discount, your rate is only
9.5 per
minute for our automated teleconferencing service and 13.5 for
our web conferencing service.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES (BANK
OF AMERICA CREDIT CARD, CREDIT LINE, & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT) |
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If you
support the Maryland State Bar Association, then you want the MSBA
Worldpoints® MasterCard credit card, issued by Bank Of America.
Apply today for yours and receive the top quality benefits and
service every Maryland State Bar Association member deserves.
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ONLINE BACKUP PROVIDED
BY COREVAULT |
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Can you afford to lose all your legal records due to unexpected disaster? Contact CoreVault and ask about online data back-up and recovery services. Special pricing as low as $19.95/month.
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OFFICE SUPPLIES FROM OFFICE DEPOT |
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MSBA Members receive special discounts. You may order on-line, over the phone or at a local store.
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LEGAL EDUCATION (MICPEL) |
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MSBA Members receive preferential pricing on all courses offered by
the Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of
Lawyers. $30.00 off all Regular Live MICPEL Courses
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INSURANCE:
LIFE, DISABILITY INCOME, LONG TERM CARE &
DENTAL INSURANCE |
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The Bar Associations
Insurance Agency,
Inc. created by the Bar Associations Insurance Trust, endorses a
carefully selected group of financially secure and reputable insurance
companies that offer you and your practice excellent coverage at
competitive prices.
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MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS |
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Subscription Services, Inc. will enable
MSBA members to order and renew their magazine subscriptions in a
convenient, easy-to-use format, all at guaranteed lowest rates! Save up to 50% off regular magazine rates!
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PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE |
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Legal Mutual is
the only MSBA endorsed liability insurance carrier. Created by Maryland
lawyers for Maryland lawyers, Legal Mutual offers reliable coverage
at reasonable rates with outstanding customer service and claims handling.
The Bar Associations Insurance Agency, Inc. through Metro/Risk,
Inc. offers a program, endorsed by the Bar Associations Insurance
Trust and underwritten by Lloyd’s of London exclusively for
MSBA and BABC members. It provides long-term insurance stability,
broad coverage and high limit options equal to today’s risk
exposure.
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SHIPPING WITH FED EX |
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If you are looking for reliable and cost-effective shipping, you can count on FedEx to deliver. As
an MSBA member, you can save up to 26% on select shipping services.
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T-MOBILE SERVICE |
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The MSBA is now offering a new service to our members through T-Mobile. Discounts for MSBA Members include: Pay NO Activation Fee, 8% Off Monthly Service, $40 Dollars Off listed Price for Hardware.
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SITES THROUGH ESQSITES123.COM |
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The MSBA offers significant discounts on law firm Web sites through ESQsites123.com. It is a leading provider to small-firm and solo lawyers seeking to develop a website. The company provides customizable Web site templates that are easy to use and inexpensive to create and maintain, with an affordable, simple pricing structure. MSBA
members receive a 25% discount on set up fees.
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MSBA Services
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR ATTORNEYS |
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In response to the economic pressures facing the
legal profession, the Maryland State Bar Association has taken the
proactive approach to begin the conversation of "How to stay up in
a down economy
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ANNUAL MEETING &
EXHIBIT SHOW |
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Each June the MSBA
provides educational programs, social gatherings, our annual business
meeting, and an opportunity to see the latest services available to
Maryland attorneys. This year's Annual Meeting will be held
June 11-14, 2007 in Ocean City, MD.
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ANNUAL REPORT |
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MSBA's
annual report highlights the Association's accomplishments of the past
year, as well as a financial review and an overview of our Sections
and Committees.
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BAR BULLETIN |
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The
Association's monthly newspaper provides details on the Board of
Governors, and other MSBA activities and events.
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BAR JOURNAL |
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This
bi-monthly magazine provides insight to current legal issues and
important MSBA happenings.
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COURTHOUSE IDENTIFICATION
BADGES |
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Maryland Lawyers are eligible to obtain this
security pass allowing entrance into Maryland State courts.
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ELECTRONIC BAR BRIEFS
(EBB) |
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You can receive Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals Opinions
in synopsis form sent directly to you via email.
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ETHICS HOTLINE |
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Your peers provide advice on ethical issues.
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ETHICS OPINION |
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Subscription to every ethics opinion from
1976 to the present.
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FASTCASE |
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Free Online Legal Research for MSBA Members.
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LAW DAY |
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Every year,
MSBA's
Public Awareness Committee celebrates Law Day, a time Americans
traditionally honor the U.S. Constitution, the principles of law that
guarantees our individual rights and our doctrine of liberty, justice
and equality for all under the law. It hosts an educational conference
to pay special tribute to our democracy.
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LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATION (LOMA) |
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LOMA offers special services and programs
to Solo and Small Firm Practitioners.
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LAWYER ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM |
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Confidential services are available to attorneys experiencing personal
or professional problems.
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LAWYERS' MANUAL |
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Often
called the attorneys' "Bible," the Maryland Lawyers' Manual
is free to MSBA members and is updated annually. The most
comprehensive directory of lawyers and law firms in Maryland including
the complete listing for the Client Protection Fund and all MSBA
members by county.
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LEGISLATIVE AND
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS |
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MSBA works with the Maryland General
Assembly, as well as the Executive and Judicial branches of Maryland
government to promote legislative and regulatory initiatives that are
beneficial to the legal profession, and which facilitate the
administration of justice.
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MAILING LISTS |
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The membership list of the Maryland State
Bar Association consists of approximately 20,000 members.
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MEDIA RELATIONS |
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MSBA works with
the media to promote a positive image of the legal profession. It
issues press releases, hosts bar/bench/media conferences and handles
day-to-day press relations for MSBA and its membership.
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MENTOR PROGRAM |
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The MSBA sponsors a pro bono Mentor
Program to assist newer, less experienced members of the bar.
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ONLINE SERVICES |
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-Section Rosters -Ethics Opinion
Index -Member Alerts -Member Directory
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PUBLIC AWARENESS
BROCHURES |
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The Maryland State Bar Association offers
a series of twenty four easy-to-read guides designed to keep your
clients informed about common legal problems.
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PUBLICATIONS/NEWSLETTERS |
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Various periodicals are available relating to specific aspects of the
law including directories, Section newsletters, etc.
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SECTIONS MEMBERSHIPS |
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The twenty-four MSBA Sections can keep you informed of legislative
issues and new developments in your field.
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TRAVEL PROGRAMS |
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Each year the
MSBA Travel Special Committee coordinates an international leisure
vacation.
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