As an attorney, you face difficult challenges every day. You work hard to improve the lives of your clients and help them confront and resolve their personal dilemmas and cope with loss and change. In addition to membership in the Pennsylvania Bar Association, your Bar Association membership entitles you to a wide variety of benefits and special offers that range from business services that save you time and money to publications and programs that can help advance your career.
LEHIGH COUNTY COURTHOUSE - All BALC Members in good standing are able to receive Identification Cards for easier access to Lehigh County Courthouse.
LEHIGH LAW JOURNAL: The Lehigh Law Journal is a periodical published weekly by the Bar Association of Lehigh County and is the court designated publication for giving official legal notice to the public and the bar. The Journal is mailed weekly to all subscribers. The Bar Association newsletter included in issues of the Journal keeps members informed about committee activities, coming events, messages from the court and information about Bar Association events, programs and services available.
ADPRISM® BENEFIT CARD: The Adprism® Benefit Card entitles you to receive the special offers, discounts, incentives and benefits from ALL of the Adprism® participating advertisers. Currently, there are approximately 400 businesses in the Greater Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey that accept this card. For a complete list, please visit: https://www.adprism.com. Adprism® Benefit Cards will be sent via U.S. mail once membership renewal as been received and processed. (limited to first 600 members)
LEHIGH VALLEY STYLE MAGAZINE: New for 2009, all members for the Bar Association of Lehigh County will now enjoy a complimentary subscription to Lehigh Valley Style Magazine. Enjoy 12 great issues. Lehigh Valley Style is a monthly lifestyle magazine that seeks to enlighten, inform and entertain its readership with lively editorial content balanced by high-end visual impact. A registration form for complimentary subscription will be sent via U.S. mail once membership renewal as been received and processed.
1-800-DryClean - BALC's new dry cleaning pick-up and delivery service. Now you can save precious time by having your dry cleaning picked up and delivered at the office, at no extra charge. You can permanently scratch the dry cleaning errand off your "to-do" list! Please Call @: (484) 809-7660 or visit on web @ www.1-800-DryClean.com. Office and Home Service. 25% Off First Order. Available Twice-a-Week
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) DISCOUNT: Renewing your membership for 2009 also entitles you to three (3) five dollar discount coupons to be used for BALC Lunch and Learn Seminars throughout the calendar year. Coupons will be sent via U.S. mail once membership renewal as been received and processed.
BARRISTERS CLUB MEMBER RATE: Are you planning a wedding? What about a corporate event? Holiday function? Need meeting space? Membership in the Bar Association of Lehigh County provides all members with a 50% discount on room rental fees. With over $200,000 of recent renovations, the Barristers Club is fantastic venue for all business and social occasions. The Barristers Club boasts a Grand Ballroom with stage & balcony, multiple conference rooms, a smaller and intimate dining room, caterer accessible kitchen, full service bar, satellite downlink capacity, 12’ projection screen & LCD projector, AV system, 42” flat screen television and WIFI Internet connection. Plenty of free and secure off-street parking! 250 maximum capacity. Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted.
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE: Discounted group rates for personal auto, home and renter's insurance policies. PA auto policies discounted 20%. Information will be seat via U.S. Mail from Liberty Mutual Insurance once membership renewal as been received and processed.
WEBSITE SERVICES: Do you have your own practice or belong to a small to mid-size firm? Do you WANT to increase your profit? Do you WANT the maximum number of customers? Do you WANT to be known all over the world? You should have a web site for your business. Having a web site is not only a decisive step into the future, but a necessary move to stay competitive in this fast paced world. The Bar Association of Lehigh County offers discounted website services for interested members. $25 Per Month (6-month minimum), $150 Set-up Fee, $10 (per) Updates (24-48 hr turnaround in most cases). Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted. Please contact Dan LaBert @ 610.433.4930 x 15 for more information.
BAR ASSOCIATION EVENTS: Invitations to attend discounted events such as Quarterly Dinners, Every-Other-Month Cocktail Mixers, Annual Picnic and Golf Outing, Annual Holiday Social For Membership Children and Grandchildren, Annual Bench Bar Conference, Annual Law Day Activities, etc.
VETERANS DAY LUNCH: As of way of saying thank you to all who have worn our nation’s uniform, the Bar Association of Lehigh County hosts a Veterans Day Luncheon each year. The event is open, free of charge, to Bar Association Members that have served in the United States Military. For any BALC member that did not serve in the Unites States Military but would like to attend, the cost is $15.00
YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION: The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) holds several fun social events each year. This group provides an excellent means through which to meet lawyers new to the practice of law or to the Lehigh Valley area in an informal setting. The Young Lawyers also organize projects of benefit to the association and to the community. Participation in the YLD results in discounted costs for the Bar Association Annual Bench Bar Conference.
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY: Members are invited to participate in the activities of the Bar Association through more than 30 committees covering a wide range of interests and expertise. Committees addressing additional tasks and interests are appointed by the President annually.
VENDOR RELATIONS: The Bar Association forms various partnerships with a variety of businesses (Banks, Investment Groups, Limo Transportation, Photographers, Printers, Office Supplies, Caterers, Technology, etc.) throughout the community. If your practice has a need for any of the above mentioned services, please contact Dan LaBert @ 610.433.4930 x 15 for more information before making that “cold call.”
To apply for Bar Association of Lehigh County Membership, telephone the BALC office at 610-433-6204, extension 10, and request a membership application or download here.
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