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ABA Retirement Funds, 1-800-826-8901
ABA Retirement Funds offers tax-qualified retirement plan services to qualified law professionals. This includes full-service, cost-effective retirement plans such as 401k and profit sharing. Corresponding services include plan design, administration, and fiduciary oversight. Program eligibility is open to any law firm or practitioner that has at least one partner or shareholder who is a member of the ABA, D.C. Bar, or other state or local bar represented in the ABA’s House of Delegates. www.abaretirement.com.



Bank of America Financial Services
A variety of business and personal financial services are available through Bank of America:

  • NEW! The D.C. Bar Deposits Program (Checking, Savings, CDs, Money Market Accounts): A solid savings and investment plan is founded on the principles of diversity, security, and performance. The D.C. Bar is pleased to provide checking, savings, CDs, and Money Market deposit accounts through Bank of America. The D.C. Bar checking and savings accounts offer our membership award-winning benefits such as free online banking service with unlimited Bill Pay and Keep the ChangeT, a unique automated savings program. The D.C. Bar CD provides you the security of predictable earnings for short-term investing. The D.C. Bar Money Market provides the convenience of easy access to your funds and higher rates. Additionally, these accounts are FDIC insured up to the maximum allowed by law. Visit D.C. Bar Main Deposit Account for more information or to open an account.


  • The D.C. Bar Bank of America™ WorldPoints™ Platinum Plus™ MasterCard™: The Most Rewarding Card of All. Earn points and get the rewards you want—cash, travel, merchandise, and gift certificates. Only the WorldPoints card gives you the freedom to choose so much, so easily—and with no annual fee. Simply Click Here to Apply Online Today!


  • The D.C. Bar Bank of America Platinum Plus Business Credit Card: Increase your working capital with high lines of credit and no annual fee. Give your business every possible advantage by requesting your card today. For more information or to apply, please call 1-800-598-8791 and mention priority code ZTYI.



Brooks Brothers 1-866-515-4747
Since 1818, Brooks Brothers has set the standard for modern American style. Throughout the years, Brooks Brothers has become a national icon revered for the quality and classic elegance of its services and merchandise for men, women and boys.

Enroll for your Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card and Save 15% on regular and everyday value priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at BrooksBrothers.com.

Enroll online at Membership.BrooksBrothers.com or by calling Corporate Incentive Services toll-free at 1-866-515-4747 (M-F, 9am to 5pm, ET). Please reference the D.C. Bar Organization ID# 10252 and Pin Code# 39813.
The D.C. Bar Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership benefit is valid at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone, or online at BrooksBrothers.com. Savings cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion, or for purchases of a Gift Card. For a store location near you, please visit BrooksBrothers.com or call 1-800-274-1815.




Car Buying Service, 301-657-1920
D.C. Bar members can purchase domestic vehicles at $100 over dealer invoice and foreign vehicles at prenegotiated prices through United Buying Service, Inc. or UBS. UBS works with nearly 100 Washington area dealerships to secure special prenegotiated prices on virtually every make and model of car and truck on the market. UBS prices already include the invoiced fee of freight, and UBS customers are exempt from paying additional dealer processing fees. Manufacturer rebates and incentives, when available, are deducted from the UBS price to make prices even lower. To use the car buying service, members should call UBS, identify themselves as D.C. Bar members, and request a free purchase certificate for a specific vehicle (Ford, Honda, Toyota, etc.). UBS will mail the purchase certificate, which will include information on the make of car desired, the closest dealership, and the name of the UBS representative at the dealership. Once the certificate is received, make an appointment with the recommended UBS representative at the dealership and select the model of car, along with the options desired. Final pricing is determined by consulting the UBS price book at the dealership. For more information about UBS, call 301-657-1920 or visit www.ubs4cars.com.



Car Rentals
Avis, 1-800-698-5685
Renting a car? At Avis, we’ll try harder for you with the kind of personal service and attention that makes every rental quick and easy. Avis also provides innovative products to enhance your car rental experience. Plus, you’ll receive valuable discounts automatically by providing your D.C. Bar Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number, B292100, every time you rent. Call 1-800-698-5685 or visit avis.com and reserve now.

Budget Rent A Car, 1-800-455-2848
D.C. Bar Members can rent Budget cars and get up to 20% off every rental. Budget allows renters to choose from a large selection of cars, at the most convenient locations while enjoying great value and service. Always provide your DC Bar Budget Customer Discount (BCD) V375300 and start saving today. Call 1-800-455-2848 or visit budget.com and reserve your car now.




Custom D.C. Bar Certificate Frames, 1-800-200-2044
Receive special member pricing on your D.C. Bar certificate frame from Framing Success. Frames feature the official gold-embossed D.C. Bar seal, museum-quality matting, and the moulding is crafted of premium eco-friendly certified hardwood from well-managed forests.

Members can purchase their Engraved Certificate separately from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals via the online order form or by calling 202-879-2710. Other "Forms for Bar Admissions" can be found on the D.C. Court of Appeals Web site. Other “Forms for Bar Admissions” can be found by visiting the D.C. Court of Appeals Web site.




Premiere Global Services, 1-703-903-9004, ext. 131
Premiere Global Services has recently been selected to be the exclusive provider of conferencing products to D.C. Bar members. Conduct conference calls over the telephone or via the Web. Receive discounted rates of up to 50 percent on audio and Web conferencing solutions, including rates as low as $.08 per minute per line. Premiere Global, which operates in 20 countries, delivers communication technology that simplifies the business process. Contact Premiere at 1-703-903-9004, ext. 131, and let them know you are a D.C. Bar member to get your preferred rates.




Quick Messenger Services, 240-223-2245 x218
The D.C. Bar has partnered with Quick Messenger Service, Inc to offer members courier services and line standing services through its sister company, www.linestanding.com. Both services are available under a single account.

QMS has been providing reliable, economical and quick same-day delivery service since 1985 to the DC area’s corporate, government, non-profit and legal communities. With a team of bike messengers and drivers, QMS can accommodate D.C. Bar members’ local delivery needs, 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.

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).

To set up an account with Quick Messenger Service or for more information about the line standing or courier service, please contact QMS at (240) 223-2245 x218 or contact Michael Glasser at michael@qmsdc.com.




Electronic Payment Processing 1-888-545-2207
The District of Columbia Bar is partnered with Elavon (formally known as the NOVA Network) to give members an electronic payment processing program specifically designed to fit the needs of your business, no matter what the size. Process all types of cards: credit, debit, purchasing, business, and commercial. Elavon's Electronic Check Service (ECS) program converts paper checks into safe, efficient electronic transactions. By submitting checks through the same system that is used to authorize credit cards and debit cards, Elavon can help significantly lower costs and enrich cash flow. Best of all, the Elavon Network has been named by MasterCard as the most reliable payment processing network in the industry. Even if you are currently using another payment processor, call Elavon for a free pricing analysis—you have nothing to lose but higher fees! For more information contact the Elavon at 1-888-545-2207 or visit www.elavon.com




Diversified Services Group, 1-888-494-7900
Diversified Services Group has been recovering delinquent professional fees since 1978 and is the only collection service endorsed by the D.C. Bar. Diversified Services Group was selected because of its long-term commitment in this specialized area and its understanding of the unique attorney-client relationship, as well as the sensitive nature of the corresponding fees relating to those services provided. Using a combination of direct mail, direct telephone, and skip tracing, Diversified Services Group has been very successful in recovering fees of attorneys throughout the country. Its highly trained agents utilize a philosophy of dignity, respect, fairness, and sensitivity throughout the collection process and are fully aware of the emotional involvement with these types of financial obligations. When members choose Diversified Services Group, they benefit from a substantially discounted fee of 28 percent, compared to other agencies that can charge up to one-third of the collected amount or higher. Also, Diversified charges no upfront fees or start-up costs, and members only pay for what is actually recovered. For more information call 1-888-494-7900, or e-mail jmk@divservgrp.com, or visit us on the Web at www.divservgrp.com.



Health Clubs
The Sports Club/LA, 202-974-6609
The Sports Club/LA, located at 22nd and M Streets NW, is a 100,000-square-foot luxury sports and fitness facility that offers more than 40 sports and fitness options under one roof, from private training to group exercise. The facility includes squash and basketball courts, swimming pools, and a wide variety of weight training and cardiovascular equipment. In addition to workout facilities, the Club features a full-service spa, salon, and cafe. D.C. Bar members receive preferred membership rates. (Discount only valid at the D.C. location.) The Sports Club/LA provides a variety of programs to its partners to assist employees in establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through complimentary fitness seminars, private group exercise classes, fitness demonstrations, and use of club facilities at preferred rates. Please contact Mike Smallcorn, sales manager, at 202-974-6609 or email msmallcorn@mp-sportsclub.com for more information.




Insurance
GEICO Auto Insurance, 1-800-368-2734
The GEICO Auto Insurance Program offers members quality car insurance with complete 24-hour sales, policy, and claims service. As a member of the D.C. Bar, you may qualify for an additional member discount off GEICO’s already low rates. Call 1-800-368-2734 for a free quote, or obtain one online.



Forrest T. Jones & Company, 1-877-677-6601

Forrest T. Jones & Company specializes in designing and implementing association–sponsored insurance plans and enhancing member benefits. FTJ offers a portfolio of comprehensive life, health, and dental programs and long-term care services, in addition to developing other insurance products to help protect D.C. Bar members, their families, and their personal and professional assets.

Call the dedicated toll-free number 877-677-6601 or visit www.ftj.com/dcbar for your questions.




Professional Liability (Malpractice) Insurance, 1-877-677-6601

The D.C. Bar Membership Committee has chosen Forrest T. Jones & Company as the Bar's administrator for the legal professional liability insurance benefit under its Membership Benefits Program. This partnership became effective July 1, 2008.

FTJ is working with the Great American Insurance Group to provide D.C. Bar members—especially small law firms and sole practitioners—with comprehensive and affordable coverage. Great American Insurance Company is an authorized insurer in 50 states and the District of Columbia. FTJ also administers the Bar's health insurance benefit.

In the coming months, members will receive information about the new legal professional liability insurance D.C. Bar member benefit. D.C. Bar members who are seeking new legal professional liability coverage, or who are coming up on their current policy's anniversary date, are encouraged to take advantage of this benefit by contacting Forrest T. Jones at the D.C. Bar-dedicated toll-free number 877-677-6601, or by visiting www.ftj.com/dcbar.




Letterhead and Stationery
Samson Paper Company, 1-800-523-1000
Samson Paper Company is a leading supplier of engraved and printed stationery in the United States, and has been serving the legal profession since 1910. Samson Paper will give members 10 to 25 percent off any current invoice and will hold these prices for at least 18 months. Samson Paper’s quality is guaranteed, and you do not pay until after you receive the supplies and are fully satisfied. Call Samson Paper at 1-800-523-1000, or e-mail samsonpap@aol.com to speak with a D.C. representative.




Magazine Subscriptions, 1-800-289-6247
For the past 15 years the D.C. Bar has been proud to offer deep discounts on magazine subscriptions as one of its membership benefits. Orders placed through the D.C. Bar Magazine Program can be for new subscriptions as well as renewals, no matter how the subscription was originally ordered. And since the same low rates apply to new subscriptions, renewals, and gifts, members have the convenience of placing all of their magazine orders with one vendor. Magazine Program partner Subscription Services Inc. creates an account for the subscriber and sends alerts when it is time to renew. Members now have only one place to go to get customer service required for subscriptions. Save time and money! Call 1-800-289-6247 to obtain a current price list, or visit Subscription Services.




Office Business Equipment 301-881-4777 x689
The D.C. Bar Membership Benefits Program is partnered with Sharp Business Systems (formerly BCE Corporation, one of the Largest Independent Distributors of Digital Multifunctional Products in the entire United States), to provide digital copiers, faxes, and scanning archival retrieval processes to its members. Sharp Business Systems carries several of the most respected brands in office products industry-Sharp, OCE, Konica Minolta, and Muratec to better serve its clients with a consultative approach to maximize their office productivity with its best of class products. With a two hour local service response and dramatic discounts for D.C. Bar Members, let Sharp Business Systems years of experience in working with legal firms of all sizes take advantage of improving your digital output efficiencies while at the same time reducing your overhead costs.



Office Supplies
The D.C. Bar and Office Depot have developed a group purchasing agreement for more than 15,000 office products, as well as a range of additional value-added services. The program features discounts of up to 50 percent on frequently ordered law firm products and up to 10 percent discount on retail Web site pricing for all other products.

Additional Benefits:

  • Order online anytime, day or night
  • Next-day delivery on orders placed by 5 p.m.
  • Office Depot Store discount pricing
  • Copy and print discounts
  • Discounted technology solutions
  • Discounted furniture solutions
  • Coffee and break room solutions

For more information, call 1-800-890-4914, press “1,” and then enter ext. 3083, or e-mail dcbar@officedepot.com.

Register online now for this benefit!




RPost® Registered E-mail® Service
RPost® is the legal standard for accountability in electronic business communications. Unlike traditional Internet e-mail, Registered E-mail® services provide the sender with legal and verifiable evidence the e-mail was sent and delivered, with proof of the original content of that e-mail. This proof is in the form of an electronic receipt, which is returned to the sender by e-mail in a tamper-detectable form that can be authenticated at any time. With new U.S. federal e-discovery rules that went into effect on December 1, 2006, Registered E-mail provides a much-needed new safeguard and is essential for your records management and e-mail archiving. RPost offers additional e-mail security features including PDF conversion, message encryption, and metadata cleaning. D.C. Bar members receive the following discounts: (1) 50 percent off on software license and account activation, (2) free pack of Registered E-mail units with purchase of any service pack, and (3) one month FREE with the monthly flat rate service.

RPost Registered E-mail works with your current e-mail client or system. See RPost Registered E-mail Service for more information and discounts.

Learn more about RPost and Registered E-mail by attending an RPost Webinar!



FedEx 1–800–636–2377
The D.C. Bar has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. Members are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping and business services. There are no enrollment fees to take advantage of this great new member benefit, no minimum shipping requirements, and no copy or print requirements at FedEx Office.

D.C. Bar members can save:

  • Up to 26% on select FedEx Express® services
  • Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services
  • Up to 20% on select FedEx Office (SM) business services
For more information or to enroll, please visit D.C. Bar FedEx benefit, or contact 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), the Bar’s FedEx program administrator, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M–F.



Travel and Leisure Benefit 618-655-9520
D.C. Bar members can book their business and leisure travel needs through the D.C. Bar’s new travel Web site. Offering many travel options, both domestic and international, the site features basic travel services as air, hotel, and vacation packages (including cruises). It also provides for ordering flowers, sports/theatre tickets, golf tee times, and more. The Bar’s travel site operates like other online booking engines and offers competitive pricing with its front–loaded booking, where taxes and fees are included upfront.

Visit www.ytbtravel.com/dcbar and see all that the Web site has to offer. Click on "Extras" to view other leisure benefits. Call 618-655-9520 to speak with the YTB customer service travel department or the travel support department.

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