BAR TENDING:
Member Benefits & Services
from 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)
Online Legal Research – Fastcase
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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
www.mobar.org
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Jobs Bank
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Full or
part-time
employment
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Contract
opportunities
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Office
space/
office sharing
LawPay Merchant Account
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Correctly safeguards & separates client funds
into trust and operating accounts
Save up to 25% off credit card processing fees
Social Media
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facebook.com/missouribar
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linkedin.com/company/the-missouri-bar
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twitter.com/mobarnews
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youtube.com/user/missouribar
UPS Discount
 Up
to 30% off UPS
Next Day Air, UPS
Worldwide Express
& UPS 2nd Day Air
 10%
Off business
services at UPS
Stores
ABA Books
 15%
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discount
Dobson Technologies
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Cloud backup, recovery &
hosting solutions
Discounts on Law
Practice Management
Software &
Online Products
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Clio
Tabs 3 / Practice Master
Easy Soft
Law Practice Management Services
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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
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LPM Telephone Consultations (free)
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Assistance with starting or managing your practice
Assistance with technology
– ABA TECHSHOW discount
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Lending Library of Resources
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Economic Survey
Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program
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Assistance with addiction issues, personal
problems, stress
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker on staff
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Free-of-charge for law students, lawyers and family
members
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Confidential
NEWS
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Weekly Electronic Newsletter
Weekly case law summaries included
Keep up with the latest bar news, important
announcements
Resources highlighted
Publications |
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Available Printed or Electronically
Free public information brochures for your office,
clients
Journal of The Missouri Bar
Precedent
Courts Bulletin
Legislative Digest
MOBAR Website
Members Only
 Change
Address
 Member
Directory
 Join
 File
Committees/Listservs
MCLE Report Online
 Sign
 Pay
up for LawyerSearch service
annual enrollment fee by credit card
 Access
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Forms Banks
Leadership Academy
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Develop leadership skills, learn about the bar
Committees & Listservs
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SFIG (Small Firm Internet Group)
Every committee and section has a listserv
Participate in legislative activities
Committee meetings in May and November
Insurance
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The Bar Plan professional liability insurance
Health, Life, Disability, Long-term Care,
Retirement Benefits
Help Finding New Clients
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Lawyer Referral Service
LawyerSearch
 Database
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of lawyers accepting new clients
www.mobarcle.org
CLE Programs & Publications
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Live Programs, Webinars & Telephone Seminars
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Hardship Policy
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Deskbooks & Guidebooks
Conferences & Events
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Solo & Small Firm Conference (June)
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Family Law Conference (August)
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Annual Meeting/Judicial Conference
(September/October)
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lex | PORT Tech Expo (October)
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MOLAP Conference (Fall)
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Spring & Fall Committee Meetings (May & November)
October 3-4, 2013
Ameristar Convention Center
St. 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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No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs
Fee Dispute Resolution
Assists with disputes between attorneys & clients over
legal fees
 Facilitation,
 Voluntary,
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Mediation, Arbitration
Confidential
No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs
Complaint Resolution
Less serious complaints referred from OCDC
 Facilitation
 Voluntary
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& Confidential
No-Cost Dispute Resolution Programs
Lawyer-to-Lawyer
Dispute Resolution
Assists to resolve disputes between lawyers over
money, property, law firm break ups, unprofessional
behavior
 Facilitation,
 Voluntary
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Binding Arbitration
& Confidential
MoBar Net
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Partner with REJIS – St. Louis
Driving Records, Motor Vehicle Registration online
Criminal History Checks
Others
Subscription Service
Travel Program
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Attractive Travel Packages from The Missouri Bar
& GoNext Travel
Lucas Boling
Membership Services Director, The Missouri Bar
email:
phone:
mail:
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lboling@mobar.org
573/638-2276
P.O. Box 119
Jefferson City, MO 65102