FREE, Unlimited Online Legal Research
All active, judicial and over-70 members can access FREE, ulimited online legal research through a new member benefit powered by Fastcase. Click here for more information.

Corporate Partners

ARIZONA VERDICTS

West®, A THOMSON REUTERS BUSINESS
Through an alliance between the State Bar of Arizona and West, members of the State Bar can keep abreast of Arizona jury and bench trials, settlements, and arbitrations. Members can access free West's Jury Verdicts - Arizona Reports content at http://www.westsjuryverdicts.com/AZBar/, request free case summaries, read West's new monthly "Arizona Verdicts" article in Arizona Attorney, and submit their case results for free publication. West is a business of Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Contact West: west.juryverdicts@thomsonreuters.com or 800-689-9378.

CREDIT CARDS

STATE BAR OF ARIZONA PLATINUM PLUS® CONSUMER MASTERCARD®  
Earn the rewards you want — travel, merchandise, gift cards and more. Support State Bar of Arizona by applying for the Platinum Plus® (Visa/MasterCard)® credit card with WorldPoints® rewards. Click here to apply or learn more.

STATE BAR OF ARIZONA PLATINUM PLUS® BUSINESS MASTERCARD®
Separate personal from business expenses with the Platinum Plus® Business MasterCard from Bank of America. Your firm name appears on the card, and you can receive additional cards for key employees at no charge-with individualized spending limits you control. No annual fee. Call 1-888-803-5421 and mention priority code UAATDB or click here.

CREDIT UNIONS

ARIZONA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION
Low-cost financial services for State Bar members, their families and employees. Visit www.azcentralcu.org or call 602-264-6421 (toll free 1-866-264-6421).

FIRST CREDIT UNION
First Credit Union, home of Rewards Checking, the high-interest checking account that lets you use any ATM for free, serves State Bar members and AZ employees of their law firms. Our value-priced loan & deposit products combined with our friendly service gives you the financial tools you need to easily & conveniently manage your money and your life. Visit us online at www.FirstCU.net.

DELIVERY SERVICE

FEDEX®
State Bar of Arizona members can now take advantage of the following discounts with the FedEx Advantage Program:

• Up to 26% on select FedEx Express® U.S. services
• Up to 20% on select FedEx Express® international services
• Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services
• Up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services

Once you have enrolled in the program, your discounts will automatically be applied to your FedEx account number. Best of all, there are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements. For more information or to enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, please go to www.1800members.com/sbaz or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M-F).

HEALTH SCREENING

MAYO CLINIC
You are eligible to schedule an appointment at the Executive Health Program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, a patient-paid program that combines an expedited comprehensive set of preventive and screening tests with a thorough diagnostic evaluation. Designed for the busy executive to make efficient use of your time. Call 480-301-8088 or visit www.mayoclinic.org/scottsdale.

HOTELS

HYATT REGENCY PHOENIX
Hyatt Regency Phoenix, four miles from Sky Harbor Airport and steps from courts and downtown law offices, offers a 20% discount on our daily guestroom rates exclusively to the law community. Call 602-252-1234, 1-800-233-1234 or visit www.phoenix.hyatt.com. Ask for the "State Bar of Arizona Rate."

RITZ-CARLTON
Enjoy savings up to 30% off on Deluxe and Club Level room rates at The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix. Travelers receive complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet access plus transportation to the local downtown courts and law offices. The hotel is nestled in the midst of the Camelback Corridor and only 7 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Take advantage of this great offer by calling 602-468-0110, 1-800-241-3333 or visit us at www.ritzcarlton.com/phoenix and ask for the exclusive State Bar of Arizona rate.

ROYAL PALMS
State Bar of Arizona members can save up to 40% off the rack room rates at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Arizona’s top-rated luxury resort, located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Call 1-800-672-6011 or visit www.royalpalmsresortandspa.com.

INSURANCE-AUTO

GEICO
The GEICO auto insurance program offers State Bar of Arizona members quality car coverage with award-winning 24-hour sales, policy, and claims service. In addition to receiving GEICO’s already low rates, as a State Bar of Arizona member you may also qualify for a member discount, available in most states. For more information, call 1-800-368-2734 or click here for a free, no-obligation rate quote.

INSURANCE-BUSINESS

HESTER, HEITEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Business owner’s insurance designed for law firms. Call Mark Hester at 602-230-7726 or 1-800-789-0888, or visit www.hesterheitel.com.

INSURANCE-HEALTH

ASSOCIATION MEMBER BENEFITS
Medical and Dental Insurance. The Association Member Benefits Health Insurance program offers discounted rates on individual and family health insurance plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona to qualifying State Bar members, their dependents, and qualifying employees. Call 1-866-842-2448 or visit www.azbarhealth.com. We also offer innovative solutions to member firms looking to reduce their group insurance premiums. Please e-mail bobc@rabenefits.com for more information.  

INSURANCE-HEALTH & LONG TERM CARE

ATTORNEY BENEFIT SPECIALISTS
Attorney Benefit Specialists is an official Member Benefit Sponsor of the State Bar of Arizona.  You get premium discounts on:

• Long-term care insurance with MetLife—discounts available for members, spouses, parents, grandparents and in-laws
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona individual health insurance for members
• Individual disability income insurance with Standard Insurance Company of Oregon for members.

All policies are individual and require individual underwriting. Call 1-800-489-6222, or 520-323-3355. E-mail: attybene@aol.com. Web site: www.attorneybenefitspecialists.com.

INSURANCE-PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

AHERN INSURANCE BROKERAGE
Ahern Insurance Brokerage (AIB) has been selected by the State Bar of Arizona as an “Official Member Benefit Sponsor” to provide Professional Liability Insurance coverage for its members. AIB is the largest independently owned insurance brokerage firm in the Western Region specializing in the insurance needs of law firms. With over 16 years experience providing Professional Liability Insurance to attorneys, AIB has developed strong partnerships with quality insurance providers to deliver comprehensive and competitive programs to SBA members. Today AIB consults over 2,500 Law Firms. For additional information, please visit www.aherninsurance.com/azbar/azbar.html or dial 1-800-282-9786.

LEGAL RESEARCH

FASTCASE
Free, Unlimited Online Legal Research from the State Bar of Arizona, available to all active, judicial and over-70 members at no additional charge! To access this service, log onto your MyAzbar account at www.myazbar.org and click on the Fastcase logo.

LEXISNEXIS TOTAL PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
Members of the State Bar of Arizona receive exclusive discounts on online legal research and other LexisNexis total practice solutions.

• Lexis.com: 5% discount on a subscription to the online legal research services.
  Call 866-836-8116 and mention offer 203367.
• Research Value Packages: Receive a member benefit discount on all available packages on the lexisONE® service. Select from One-Day, One-Week or One-Month subscription periods.
  Visit www.lexisONE.com/barassociation
• LexisNexis Bookstore: Save 10% everyday when you shop at the LexisNexis Store.
  Visit www.lexisnexis.com/store/promotions/promolanding.jsp?couponId=BAR10
• LexisNexis Law Firm Launch Packages: Bundled solutions designed for new and transitioning attorneys who plan to open a new practice. Packages include essentials like books, online legal research, client development, and practice management solutions. Call 866-281-1801 and mention code 132741 or visit www.lexisnexis.com/LLP
• 8 Weeks of MORE: For a limited time, receive eight weeks of unlimited, no-obligation usage at Lexis.com (expires March 31, 2010). Request your free Trial ID at www.lexisnexis.com/133605reg

LONG DISTANCE

ANDIAMO TELECOM

• Low rates on in-state long distance (4.9 cents/minute).
• Low rates on state-to-state long distance (3.9 cents/minute).
• Local T-1s and Internet access.
• Accounting codes to track calls by client.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

OFFICEMAX
OfficeMax offers an exclusive savings program for State Bar members only. Through a special partnership with your association, OfficeMax offers you:

• Members-only pricing
• Discounts up to 88% off the manufacturers list price via the OfficeMax business website
• Over 12,000 items on contract
• Convenient ordering
• Get your contract pricing inside any OfficeMax retail store via the DRC card
• ImPress Print and Document Services discounts at any OfficeMax retail store via the DRC card
• Free delivery

RENTAL CARS

AVIS
Discounted rates available on vehicle rentals. Ask for the State Bar of Arizona Worldwide Discount Program—Number A727600. Call 1-800-331-1212 or visit www.avis.com.

HERTZ
Hertz offers State Bar of Arizona members special year-round discounts on your daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure; traveling in the U.S. or worldwide. Your Hertz CDP# 1389517 is the key. Call 1-800-654-2210 or visit the Hertz website at www.hertz.com when making your reservation. Then present your Hertz Member Discount Card at the time of rental. It’s that easy!

RETIREMENT PLANS

ABA RETIREMENT FUNDS

• Unique 401(k) plans for law firms
• Created to be a member benefit 
• No explicit costs to firms—institutionally priced investments
• Fiduciary tools to help firms manage their liabilities and save valuable time

TRUST ACCOUNT SOFTWARE

EASY TRUST
Trust Account Software to manage client funds, tighten controls and improve compliance. Enter, track and reconcile deposits and disbursements for each client. Print checks and generate required reports including client ledger and three-way reconciliation. Save 10%. Visit http://www.easysoft-usa.com/trust-accounting-software.html to learn more.

Electronic Services

AzbarChat
This live, online discussion service allows groups of attorneys to converse in real-time via the Internet. Perhaps your Section or Committee could save time and money meeting this way. Call 602-340-7281 or find more information on the homepage, www.myazbar.org.

AzbarMail
The State Bar offers you a free e-mail box on its secure servers with your own azbar.org e-mail address. You may also choose to have an azbar.org email forwarding address. Call 602-340-7281 or visit http://webmail.azbar.org.

Electronic Discussion Groups
Exchange practical tips and information with colleagues via e-mail. Available to any State Bar Section member. 602-340-7302.

eLegal
The Bar’s electronic newsletter is delivered via e-mail every other week to members. Court decisions, ethics opinion, legal headlines and more are included in this quick-read format. Call 602-340-7281 or find back issues at http://www.myazbar.org/Members/eLegal.cfm.

Legal Career Center
Arizona’s best one-stop source for finding a new job or your next employee. Post your resume or sign up for an e-mail service that alerts you when a job matching your criteria is posted.

Employers can search resumes and advertise their attorney and support positions. Visit http://azbar.legalstaff.com.

Online CLE
Getting Continuing Legal Education via your computer may be a great solution for you. Call 602-340-7346 or visit www.azbar.org/cle.

Personal Growth

Certified Legal Specialist
Touting your experience helps you stand out to potential clients. Call 602-340-7327.

Member Assistance Program
Offering attorneys assistance with mental health or behavioral problems.
Confidential calls: 602-340-7334 or a 24-hour crisis line at 800-681-3057.

Mentors
This program connects Arizona’s experienced attorneys with less seasoned attorneys and law students. Call 602-340-7313.

Sections
Work with other attorneys who share your interest in substantive and specialized areas of practice. Call 602-340-7302 or visit www.myazbar.org/SecComm.

Serving Clients

Attorney/Consumer Assistance Program
State Bar lawyers help resolve minor attorney-client disputes before they rise to the level of a Bar complaint. This proactive programs aims to educate both clients and attorneys, while preserving their professional relationship. Call 602-340-7280.

Client Information Publications
The Bar offers a variety of topic-specific brochures for your office, including the popular Client care Guide. Call 602-340-7293.

Fee Arbitration
When you and your client cannot resolve a dispute over legal fees, this free, voluntary program can help. Also available to resolve attorney-attorney fee disputes. 602-340-7379.

Leading the Profession

Government Relations
Our dedicated lobbyist looks out for the legal profession and the justice system at the legislature. Call 602-340-7372.

Nominating Committees
Our government and justice system often need bright lawyers to fill important positions. The Bar takes its role seriously in recommending attorneys to fill these positions. 602-340-7201.

Task Forces
Board appointed task forces, filled with volunteer lawyers, tackle timely and important issues. Call 602-340-7201.

Unauthorized Practice of Law
The State Bar brings actions against non-lawyers engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. The Bar coordinates its UPL regulation efforts with a variety of state agencies and regulatory boards including the Office of the Attorney General and the Board of Certified Legal Document Preparers. Call 602-340-7292.

Help at the Office

Arizona Attorney Magazine
The Bar’s monthly magazine helps you track legal trends and provides substantive information for your practice. Call 602-340-7310.

Economics of Law Practice Report
Detailed report on attorney and support staff salaries, hourly billing rates, law firm operating expenses and more. Call 602-340-7293.

Ethics Hotline
Answers to your ethics questions are just a phone call away. Call 602-340-7284.

Law Office Management Assistance Program
Improve office efficiency and fine-tune your law office systems. Call 602-340-7313.

Legal Publications
The Bar’s publications department has more than 20 books that may be just the right legal resource for your office. Call 602-340-7320.

Membership Directory
Filled with member contact information and a valuable front section with phone numbers for statewide courts, elected officials and legal organizations. Call 602-340-7239.

Section Newsletters
Get focused up-to-date information on specific areas of law through Section newsletters. 602-340-7302.

Tucson Office
The Bar’s Tucson office is available to members for depositions, conferences and mediations. Call 520-623-9944.

Improving our Image

Client Protection Fund
Sometimes improving our image means responding well in crisis. Our Client Protection Funds pays out thousands of dollars in claims each year to clients who have been defrauded by lawyers. Call 602-340-7286.

Legal Advice Days
The Bar hosts free legal advice days for the public. We count on your volunteer efforts to make this a positive experience for the public. Call 602-340-7293.

Media Relations
The Bar’s Communications Department spreads the good word, puts bad news in perspective and responds to all media inquiries.

Speakers Bureau
We connect community groups with lawyers who can speak on a wide variety of legal topics. Call 602-340-7293.