- ABA Retirement Funds
- Bank of America Financial Services
- Car Buying Service
- Car Rentals
- Certificate Framing
- Conferencing Provider
- Credit Card Payment Processing
- Fee Recovery/Collections
- Health Clubs
- Insurance
- Letterhead and Stationery
- Magazine Subscriptions
- Office Business Equipment
- Office Supplies
- Overnight Delivery Services
- RPost Registered E-mail Service
- Student Loan Consolidation
- Travel Benefit
Membership Benefits News
19th Annual D.C. Bar Golf Tournament
- ABA Retirement Funds, 1-877-955-2272
- 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 Change™, 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 come with FDIC insurance of up to $100,000 per depositor. Visit D.C. Bar Main Deposit Account for more information or to open an account.
- The D.C. Bar Mortgage Program: Whether you have complex
sources of income, different qualifying needs than a traditional
mortgage, are purchasing your first home, or refinancing your
investment property, Bank of America has solutions that can put
you in the home you want—the way you want. At Bank of America
we offer a broad array of mortgage solutions to meet the needs
of today's home buyer through our coast-to-coast network of mortgage
professionals, the largest banking center network of any U.S.
bank, by phone and online. To locate a Bank of America Mortgage
Specialist nearest you or to apply for a
mortgage today, drop by your local banking center, or call 1-800-900-9000,
or visit www.bankofamerica.com/mortgageoffice.
- 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.
- The D.C. Bar GoldOption Loan Program: Offers a flexible term, unsecured line-of-credit program for D.C. Bar members. These lines of credit are made available to qualified applicants for up to $50,000. The account can be used for debt consolidation or major expenditures. For more information or to apply, please call 1-888-727-7337 and mention priority code ZTE6.
- 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
Avis offers 10 percent discount on supervalue daily rates, 5 percent discount on supervalue intercity rates, 5 percent discount on promotional rates, 5 percent discount on supervalue daily and weekly rates in Hawaii, and 10 percent discount on international rentals. Reserve a car online or call 1-800-698-5685 and use discount code B292100.
Budget Rent A Car, 1-800-455-2848
Budget offers 10 percent discount on daily rates for all class cars and trucks, 15 percent discount on weekly car rates, 10 percent discount on weekly truck rates, 15 percent discount on weekend car rates, and 10 percent discount on weekend truck rates. Reserve your car online or call 1-800-455-2848 and use discount code V375300. - Custum 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.
- 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
The D.C. Bar has chosen Forrest T. Jones & Company (FTJ) as our new group insurance administrator. FTJ 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.
In the coming months, you will read about and receive information on insurance programs for D.C. Bar members. Call the dedicated toll-free number 877-677-6601 or visit www.ftj.com/dcbar for your questions.
Capital Professional Insurance Managers, Inc., 1-800-438-2746
Capital Professional Insurance Managers, Inc. (CPIM) of Chevy Chase, Maryland, offers broad liability insurance coverage and very competitive rates. Coverage is available to eligible firms of all sizes—from solos to large. For more information, contact CPIM at 1-800-438-2746, fax 301-913-5905, or visit CPIM’s Web site at www.cpim.com/lawyers/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! - Overnight Delivery Services
- DHL Express, 1-800-345-0660
DHL offers D.C. Bar members outstanding savings on air express, international and ground shipping services. DHL offers a wide variety of international and domestic shipping solutions including Next Day 10:30 am, Next Day 12:00 pm, Next Day 3:00 pm, 2nd Day, Ground, and International express service. Members must establish accounts in order to receive these discounts from DHL. To enroll and learn how much you can save on your shipping, call 1-888- 345-0660 today and mention that you are a member of the D.C. Bar. To learn more about DHL visit www.dhl-usa.com.
- 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!
- Federal Student Loan Consolidation
- SunTrust Bank, 1-888-403-5027
Special interest rate reductions for Federal Student Loan Consolidation!SunTrust Bank offers D.C. Bar members and their families special interest rate reductions on Federal Student Loan Consolidation for loans amounting to $10,000 or more. Lower your interest rate by .50 percent just by having your monthly payments deducted from your personal bank account. Earn another 1 percent interest rate reduction when you make your first 24 consecutive monthly payments on time. (Borrower must stay current for the remaining term of the loan to keep the rate reduction in effect.)
For more information or to apply, call 1-888-403-5027 or visit www. suntrusteducation.com/dcbar. There are no credit checks, application, or origination fees.
- 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.
Terms of this offer are subject to change without notice.
