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 Journal is published weekly & is the court designated publication for giving official legal notice to the public & the bar. The Journal keeps members informed about committee activities, messages from the court & upcoming BALC events, programs & services available.
PENNSYLVANIA BAR ASSOCIATION: BALC Full Membership includes membership in Pennsylvania Bar Association. PBA offers legislative lobbying, state publications, seminars & discounts on other services.
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 660 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.
LEHIGH VALLEY STYLE MAGAZINE: 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
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE: Optional participation to increase client base & income. Over 1500 referrals annually.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) DISCOUNT: In addition to discounted admission,your membership 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.
PENNSYLVANIA BAR INSTITUTE: BALC offers largest selection of PBI CLE seminars in Greater Lehigh Valley & most border counties.
BARRISTERS CLUB MEMBER RATE: Are you planning a wedding? What about a corporate event? Holiday function? Need meeting space (depositions, arbitrations, client conferences, etc.)? Membership in the Bar Association of Lehigh County provides all members with a 50% discount on room rental fees. With over $500,000 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, state of the art AV system, 42” flat screen television, video conferencing and WIFI Internet connection. Plenty of free and secure off-street parking! 250 maximum capacity. Credit cards accepted.
VIDEO CONFERENCING SERVICES: BALC offers video conferencing services at discounted pricing for members. Close proximity to 3 courthouses. Service available seven days a week
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE: Discounted group rates for personal auto, home and renter's insurance policies. PA auto policies discounted 20%. Contact Regina @ 610.704.8239
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), $500 Basic Set-up and Design 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 : 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 dinner each year. The event is open, free of charge, to BALC Members that have served in the US Military. Past speakers include 4-star Generals & best-selling authors.
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 & practice groups 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.”
LAWYERS CONCERNED FOR LAWYERS: Confidential program for attorneys experiencing drug, alcohol, gambling or mental health problems.
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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