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ABA PUBLICATIONS 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. Login To View Member Only Information	CREDIT CARD PROCESSING 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. Login To View Member Only Information	INSURANCE: (Life, Disability Income, Long Term Care & Dental Insurance) 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. Login To View Member Only Information	T-MOBILE SERVICE 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. Login To View Member Only Information
ABA RETIREMENT FUNDS 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.  Login To View Member Only Information	CONFERENCE CALLING AND WEB CONFERENCES BY MEETING BRIDGE 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. Login To View Member Only Information	LEGAL EDUCATION MSBA Members receive preferential pricing on all continuing legal education programs offered by the MSBA. Login To View Member Only Information	WEB SITES THROUGH ESQSITES123.COM 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. Login To View Member Only Information
ADVANCED BUSINESS SYSTEM OFFICE EQUIPMENT 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. Login To View Member Only Information	FINANCIAL SERVICES (bank of america credit card, credit line, & professional services account) 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. Login To View Member Only Information	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS 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! Login To View Member Only Information
ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION AND SPAM FILTERING BY POSTINI 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. Login To View Member Only Information	ONLINE BACKUP PROVIDED BY COREVAULT 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. Login To View Member Only Information	PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 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. Login To View Member Only Information
CAR RENTALS (AVIS, BUDGET, & HERTZ) Special rates are available with Avis, Budget, and Hertz. Save up to 25% Login To View Member Only Information	OFFICE SUPPLIES FROM OFFICE DEPOT MSBA Members receive special discounts. You may order on-line, over the phone or at a local store. Login To View Member Only Information	SHIPPING WITH FED EX MSBA members can now save up to 20% on select FedEx OfficeSM business services  Login To View Member Only Information

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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR ATTORNEYS 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 View Benefit Details	ELECTRONIC BAR BRIEFS (EBB) You can receive Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals Opinions in synopsis form sent directly to you via email. Login To View Member Only Information	LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Confidential services are available to attorneys experiencing personal or professional problems. Login To View Member Only Information	ONLINE SERVICES Section Rosters  -Ethics Opinion Index  -Member Alerts  -Member Directory Login To View Member Only Information
ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBIT SHOW 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. Login To View Member Only Information	ETHICS HOTLINE Your peers provide advice on ethical issues. Login To View Member Only Information	LAWYERS' MANUAL 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. Login To View Member Only Information	PUBLIC AWARENESS BROCHURES 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. Login To View Member Only Information
ANNUAL REPORT 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. Login To View Member Only Information	ETHICS OPINION Subscription to every ethics opinion from 1976 to the present. Login To View Member Only Information	LEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS 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. Login To View Member Only Information	PUBLICATIONS/NEWSLETTERS Various periodicals are available relating to specific aspects of the law including directories, Section newsletters, etc. Login To View Member Only Information
BAR BULLETIN The Association's monthly newspaper provides details on the Board of Governors, and other MSBA activities and events. Login To View Member Only Information	FASTCASE Free Online Legal Research for MSBA Members. Login To View Member Only Information	MAILING LISTS The membership list of the Maryland State Bar Association consists of approximately 20,000 members. Login To View Member Only Information	SECTIONS MEMBERSHIPS The twenty-four MSBA Sections can keep you informed of legislative issues and new developments in your field. Login To View Member Only Information
BAR JOURNAL This bi-monthly magazine provides insight to current legal issues and important MSBA happenings. Login To View Member Only Information	LAW DAY 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. Login To View Member Only Information	MEDIA RELATIONS 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. Login To View Member Only Information	TRAVEL PROGRAMS Each year the MSBA Travel Special Committee coordinates an international leisure vacation. Login To View Member Only Information
COURTHOUSE IDENTIFICATION BADGES Maryland Lawyers are eligible to obtain this security pass allowing entrance into Maryland State courts. Login To View Member Only Information	LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION (LOMA) LOMA offers special services and programs to Solo and Small Firm Practitioners. Login To View Member Only Information	MENTOR PROGRAM The MSBA sponsors a pro bono Mentor Program to assist newer, less experienced members of the bar. Login To View Member Only Information