1 BAR TENDING: Overview of Missouri Bar benefits and services that could benefit you and your practice

2 BAR TENDING: Did you know? Lawyers in a Changing Economy Committee – Website of resources – Bridge the Gap Resource for new lawyers (developed by the Leadership Academy) – “How to” webinars on various practice areas (under development) – LawPay Merchant Account Correctly safeguards and separates client funds into trust and operating accounts save up to 25% off credit card processing fees

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BAR TENDING: Did you know? – Jobs Bank – MOBAR Website – UPS Discount for Missouri Bar members Up to 30% discount off UPS Next Day Air, UPS Worldwide Express and UPS 2 nd Day Air 10% Off business services at UPS Stores – ABA Book Discount 15% discount – Social Media Facebook, Linked In and Twitter accounts 4

5 BAR TENDING: Did you know? Online Legal Research – Fastcase – Free-of-charge, unlimited – Fastcase Premium Plan (federal cases, bankruptcy) $175 annually – CLE Deskbooks (price based on number of attorneys in firm) Also available on LexisNexis and Loislaw – Free training webinars, tutorials, one-on-one assistance CoreVault – Cloud backup, recovery and hosting solutions at a discounted rate

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7 BAR TENDING: Did you know? Law Practice Management Services – Law Practice Management Online Center Website Articles, checklists, lots of information Resources including: Sample Fee Agreements, ClientKeeper forms, Trust Funds Handbook, Planning Ahead Guide (in case of death or disability), others – LPM Telephone Consultations (free-of-charge) Assistance with starting a law practice or managing your practice Assistance with technology – ABA TECHSHOW discount – Lending Library of resources – 15% discount on ABA books practice management, substantive law topics – Economic Survey – “Getting Your Practice Back on Track” Program for those with brush with disciplinary system

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9 BAR TENDING: Did you know? MOLAP (Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program) – Assistance with addiction, personal problems, stress – Licensed Professional Counselor on staff – Free-of-charge for lawyers and family members – Confidential

10 BAR TENDING: Did you know? ESQ – weekly electronic newsletter – Weekly case law summaries included – Keep up with the latest bar news, important announcements – Resources highlighted Publications (available printed and electronically) – Free public information brochures for your office, clients – Journal of The Missouri Bar – Precedent – Courts Bulletin – Legislative Digest

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12 BAR TENDING: Did you know? MOBAR Website – Members Only Change Address Member Directory Join Committees/Listservs File MCLE Report Online Sign up for LawyerSearch service Pay annual enrollment fee by credit card Access ABA Book Discount Access Forms Banks

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14 BAR TENDING: Did you know? Leadership Academy – Develop leadership skills, learn about the bar Committees and Listservs – sfig (Small Firm Internet Group) – Every committee and section has a listserv – Participate in legislative activities – Committee meetings in May and November

15 BAR TENDING: Did you know? Insurance – Bar Plan endorsed professional liability insurance – Health, Life, Disability, Long-term Care, Retirement Benefits Help to Find New Clients – Lawyer Referral Service – LawyerSearch – Database of lawyers accepting new clients free-of-charge sign up on Members Only website

16 BAR TENDING: Did you know? CLE Programs and Publications – Wide variety of seminars – Webinars, Telephone – Hardship Policy – free or reduced admission – Deskbooks CLE Garage Sale at Solo and Small Firm Conference Conferences and Events – Solo and Small Firm Conference (June) – Family Law Conference (August) – Annual Meeting/Judicial Conference (September/October) – MOLAP Conference (Fall) – Spring and Fall Committee Meetings (May and November)

BAR TENDING: Did you know? Solo and Small Firm Conference June 13-15, 2013 at Hilton Convention Center Hotel in Branson 17

18 BAR TENDING: Did you know? Fee Dispute Resolution Program – Assists to resolve disputes between attorneys and clients over fees charged for legal services Mediation, arbitration No cost Confidential Complaint Resolution Program – Less serious complaints referred from OCDC Facilitation between parties to attempt resolution Confidential Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Program – Assists to resolve disputes between lawyers over money, property, law firm break ups, unprofessional behavior Facilitation, binding arbitration No cost

19 BAR TENDING: Did you know? Travel Program – Attractive travel packages MoBar Net – Partner with REJIS – St. Louis – Driving Records, Motor Vehicle Registration online – Criminal History Checks – Others – Subscription Service – NEW - Kansas City area municipal courts, warrants

20 BAR TENDING: Did you know? For more details, contact Linda Oligschlaeger, Member Services Director at The Missouri Bar by by phone: 573/ by mail: P. O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102