See the benefit program
to start saving now. If you have additional questions, please call
1-800-MEMBERS, the Bar’s dedicated shipping program administrator
at 1-800-636-2377 (8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M-F).
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Conditions
Quick Messenger Service of DC, Inc.
The D.C. Bar offers its members courier services as well as access to
line standing services through its new alliance with Quick Messenger
Service of DC, Inc.
QMS’ line standing service is offered by its sister company,
www.linestanding.com.
Both the courier and line standing services can be managed through a
single account.
QMS has been providing fast, reliable, and economical same-day delivery
service since 1985 to the District of Columbia’s corporate, government,
nonprofit, and legal communities. With a host of bikes, cars, trucks,
and vans, QMS is poised to accommodate the delivery needs of Bar members,
with a particular emphasis on filings. QMS also features online ordering
and real-time online delivery tracking. Members receive their first
inside-the-Beltway courier delivery at no charge after a new account
has been established.
QMS’ sister company, Linestanding.com, is also looking to fill
the needs of many firms interested in attending important congressional
hearings. With a new administration in town, there will be many hearings
Bar members will not want to miss. Linestanding.com has been providing
seat-holding services for hearings for more than 10 years. The company
has provided clients with placeholders for committee markups and hearings
in government affairs, appropriations, energy and commerce, and financial
services, just to name a few. Members receive a 33 percent discount
on their first line standing order ($24/hour, down from $36/hour, with
a two-hour minimum).
For more information on establishing an account for courier or line
standing service with Quick Messenger Service of DC, Inc., please contact
QMS at 240-223-2245, ext. 222, or Michael Glasser at michael@qmsdc.com.
Bank of America—NEW!
Bank of America has added an auto
loan program to its full list of benefits for D.C. Bar members.
Loans can be used to purchase or refinance a new or used vehicle. Members
get a 0.25% discount off current Bank of America rates, and can receive
another 0.25% if enrolled in Bank of America online banking.
What if the Defendant is You?
Protect yourself, your firm and family’s future with Professional
Liability Insurance offered by Forrest T. Jones & Company.
D.C. Bar members now have access to affordable and flexible Professional
Liability Insurance through our partnership with Forrest T. Jones &
Company (FTJ), D.C. Bar’s exclusively endorsed group insurance
administrator. D.C. Bar members currently evaluating their Professional
Liability Insurance are encouraged and invited to get a quote and take
advantage of the great programs and services FTJ has to offer.
FTJ advises firms to take some of the following necessary precautions
to minimize potential claim exposures.
- Insurance. Consider purchasing a professional liability
plan—in particular, one designed by attorneys…for attorneys
and structured to cover exposures unique to law firms.
- Employment Applications. Make sure a prospective employee
is not asked to reveal any information identifying them as a member
of a protected class. An application should be used for all positions,
even if the firm collects resumes.
- Disability Accommodation. Accommodations should be taken
seriously for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Response to an
individual’s request should be handled promptly.
- Employment Policies. Comprehensive employment policies should
be distributed to all partners, associates and staff. The policies
should be consistently and fairly enforced.
- Personnel Files. Document employee or attorney performance
issues immediately.
- Equal Opportunities. Publish a strong Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) statement. Provide opportunities for female and minority associates
to develop business through client contacts, social events and mentoring.
A single lawsuit against a law firm or an attorney could have a devastating
impact on the practice, finances and, potentially, a family’s
future. In today’s litigious society, in any given situation,
a lawsuit against the law firm or lawyer could be brought by anyone.
When this occurs, the claimant usually names everyone perceived as being
involved in the situation—the lawyer, the firm and even those
who share your office space. As an attorney you know the legal fees
can be staggering, even if the case is won.
Forrest T. Jones advises D.C. Bar members to determine if their jurisdiction(s)
require Professional Liability Insurance, and if so, to evaluate their
current policies to make sure coverage is both comprehensive and cost
effective.
D.C. Bar members can take advantage of an affordable, flexible Lawyers
Professional Liability Insurance Program offered through Forrest T.
Jones & Company. Visit www.ftj.com/dcbar
or call (877) 677-6601 for more information.
Geico—New!
Geico offers members discounts on auto insurance. Call 1-800-368-2734
for a free quote or obtain one online.
Geico now also offers Bar members insurance for other vehicles, such
as boats and motorcycles.
