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1 BAR TENDING: Member Benefits & Services from The Missouri Bar
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2 Lawyers in a Changing Economy Committee – Resource Website – Bridge the Gap Resource for new lawyers (developed by the Leadership Academy) – “How to” on demand videos covering various practice areas (under development)
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3 Online Legal Research – Fastcase – Free-of-charge, unlimited – Premium Plan (federal cases, bankruptcy) $175 annually – Subscribe to CLE Deskbooks Also available on LexisNexis and Loislaw – Free training webinars, tutorials, assistance
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4 www.mobar.org
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Jobs Bank – Full or part-time employment – Contract opportunities – Office space/ office sharing 5
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LawPay Merchant Account o Correctly safeguards & separates client funds into trust and operating accounts o Save up to 25% off credit card processing fees 6
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Social Media facebook.com/missouribar linkedin.com/company/the-missouri-bar twitter.com/mobarnews youtube.com/user/missouribar 7
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UPS Discount Up to 30% off UPS Next Day Air, UPS Worldwide Express & UPS 2 nd Day Air 10% Off business services at UPS Stores ABA Books 15% discount 8
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Dobson Technologies – Cloud backup, recovery & hosting solutions Discounts on Law Practice Management Software & Online Products – Clio – Tabs 3 / Practice Master – Easy Soft 9
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10 Law Practice Management Services LPM Online Center Website o Articles & Checklists o Resources including: – Sample Fee Agreements – ClientKeeper Forms – Trust Funds Handbook – Planning Ahead Guide
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11 Law Practice Management Services LPM Telephone Consultations (free) o Assistance with starting or managing your practice o Assistance with technology – ABA TECHSHOW discount Lending Library of Resources Economic Survey
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12 Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program – Assistance with addiction issues, personal problems, stress – Licensed Clinical Social Worker on staff – Free-of-charge for law students, lawyers and family members – Confidential
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13 ESQ | Weekly Electronic Newsletter – Weekly case law summaries included – Keep up with the latest bar news, important announcements – Resources highlighted Publications | Available Printed or Electronically – Free public information brochures for your office, clients – Journal of The Missouri Bar – Precedent – Courts Bulletin – Legislative Digest NEWS
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14 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 Forms Banks
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15 Leadership Academy – Develop leadership skills, learn about the bar Committees & Listservs – SFIG (Small Firm Internet Group) – Every committee and section has a listserv – Participate in legislative activities – Committee meetings in May and November
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16 Insurance – The Bar Plan professional liability insurance – Health, Life, Disability, Long-term Care, Retirement Benefits Help Finding New Clients – Lawyer Referral Service – LawyerSearch Database of lawyers accepting new clients
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17 CLE Programs & Publications – Live Programs, Webinars & Telephone Seminars – Hardship Policy – Deskbooks & Guidebooks www.mobarcle.org
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18 Conferences & Events – Solo & Small Firm Conference (June) – Family Law Conference (August) – Annual Meeting/Judicial Conference (September/October) – lex | PORT Tech Expo (October) – MOLAP Conference (Fall) – Spring & Fall Committee Meetings (May & November)
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October 3-4, 2013 Ameristar Convention Center St. Charles http://bit.ly/lexport2013 #lexport13 19
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Solo & Small Firm Conference June 12-14, 2014 Hilton Convention Center Hotel Branson www.sasfconference.org #mosolo14 20
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21 Fee Dispute Resolution Assists with disputes between attorneys & clients over legal fees Facilitation, Mediation, Arbitration Voluntary, Confidential No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs
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22 No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs Complaint Resolution Less serious complaints referred from OCDC Facilitation Voluntary & Confidential
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23 Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Assists to resolve disputes between lawyers over money, property, law firm break ups, unprofessional behavior Facilitation, Binding Arbitration Voluntary & Confidential No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs
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MoBar Net – Partner with REJIS – St. Louis – Driving Records, Motor Vehicle Registration online – Criminal History Checks – Others – Subscription Service Travel Program – Attractive Travel Packages from The Missouri Bar & GoNext Travel 24
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25 Lucas Boling Membership Services Director, The Missouri Bar email: lboling@mobar.orglboling@mobar.org phone: 573/638-2276 mail: P.O. Box 119 Jefferson City, MO 65102
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