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BAR TENDING:Member Benefits & Servicesfrom The Missouri Bar
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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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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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www.mobar.org
Jobs Bank
–Full or part-time employment
–Contract opportunities
–Office space/office sharing
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LawPay Merchant Accounto Correctly safeguards & separates client funds
into trust and operating accounts
o Save up to 25% off credit card processing fees
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Social Media
facebook.com/missouribar
linkedin.com/company/the-missouri-bar
twitter.com/mobarnews
youtube.com/user/missouribar
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UPS DiscountUp to 30% off UPS
Next Day Air, UPS Worldwide Express & UPS 2nd Day Air
10% Off business services at UPS Stores
ABA Books15% discount
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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
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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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Law Practice Management Services
LPM Telephone Consultations (free)o Assistance with starting or managing your practiceo Assistance with technology
– ABA TECHSHOW discount
Lending Library of Resources
Economic Survey
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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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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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MOBAR WebsiteMembers 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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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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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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CLE Programs & Publications
– Live Programs, Webinars & Telephone Seminars
– Hardship Policy
– Deskbooks & Guidebooks
www.mobarcle.org
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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)
October 3-4, 2013 Ameristar Convention CenterSt. Charles
http://bit.ly/lexport2013
#lexport13
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Solo & Small Firm Conference
June 12-14, 2014
Hilton Convention Center Hotel
Branson
www.sasfconference.org
#mosolo14
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Fee Dispute ResolutionAssists with disputes between attorneys & clients over legal fees
Facilitation, Mediation, Arbitration
Voluntary, Confidential
No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs
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No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs
Complaint Resolution Less serious complaints referred from OCDC
Facilitation
Voluntary & Confidential
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Lawyer-to-LawyerDispute ResolutionAssists to resolve disputes between lawyers over money, property, law firm break ups, unprofessional behavior
Facilitation, Binding Arbitration
Voluntary & Confidential
No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs
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
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Lucas BolingMembership Services Director, The Missouri Bar
email: [email protected]
phone: 573/638-2276mail: P.O. Box 119
Jefferson City, MO 65102
