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DMBA Membership

645 Griswold Street
Suite 1356

Detroit, MI 48226

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Become a New Member

Thank you for your interest in membership in the DMBA. I would like to invite you to explore the many benefits and opportunities available to you for a small investment.

The renovated Attorney Resource Center located at the Third Judicial Circuit Court provides attorneys with the convenience of an extended office.

Our fully redesigned bi-monthly Detroit Lawyer news magazine, our new website and monthly On-The-DMBA-Docket e-newsletter will make sure that you are well-informed and aware of what is happening in the Wayne County legal community.

Attend networking events such as our Annual Meeting Banquet, Barrister's Summer Breeze, the Circuit Court Sidebar Lunch and the Holiday Bench Bar Luncheon.

The Judicial Candidate Evaluation Process, expanded Access to Justice programs and the new Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Foundation Board and Initiatives provide law centered service opportunities.

The first of a continuing series of monthly Legal Brief Lunches brought to you by experts in the field on topics such as practice management, substantive law and procedure and the impact of improved technology and resources will help you work more efficiently and effectively

Become a member and be a part of what will prove to be another very exciting year for the DMBA. In return, we promise to listen to your comments and suggestions and aggressively deliver the benefits and services you tell us you need. Go to our contact us link with any questions, concerns or comments and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

I look forward to working with you and for you,

Lorraine H. Weber, J.D.
Executive Director

Membership

There is no better time than now to become a member of the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association (DMBA). For 171 years DMBA has offered thousands of Detroit area legal professional's resources and services that make membership a great investment. What will I get in return for my investment in the DMBA? Good question! DMBA members are able to: Participate on our Lawyer Referral Service. This public service matches potential pre-screened clients with qualified attorneys to handle their legal need. The benefit to you is that you gain new paying clients, increase your visibility, and receive quality referrals. Lawyers who participate on the Lawyer Referral service understand the importance of client development and are reaping the rewards. Attorneys on our panel have earned over $293,000 on referred cases. Have meeting room(s) reserved on their behalf in the Penobscot Building's Smart Detroit Conference Center at no cost . Receive discounts on services at the Attorney Resource Center located in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building, Ste. 1207. Services include: copying, printing, fast file by fax services, conference room, remote access to your office, and LexisNexis research to name a few. Receive savings estimated at over $10,000 on services provided by our member benefit partners, such as, LexisNexis, Lumen Legal, Professional Human Capitol, Hanson Renaissance Court Reporting, IKON, Fifth Third Bank, and the Paul Goebel Group to name a few. Develop colleague relationships with judges, attorneys and other members of the legal community by attending DMBA sponsored events, such as our: Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet held in conjunction with Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Summer Breeze and Law Clerk Party, Barristers' Race for Kids, Legal Technology Fair, Dennis W. Archer Awards Reception, Holiday Bench Bar Luncheon, the Wayne County New Judicial Officer Welcome Reception, and the Circuit Court Side Bar Luncheon. Receive relevant information about bar activities and key issues that impact your practice through the "Detroit Lawyer" bi-monthly magazine, the "On The Docket" E-Newsletter and the DMBA website: www.detroitlawyer.org . Find out information about Wayne County courts and judges by accessing our Wayne County Judges Directory and Practice Guide, now available online. Attend relevant Continuing Legal Education seminars and meetings that focus on the needs of Detroit metropolitan area attorneys, such as: Federal E-Filing; What Every Attorney Needs to Know to Sustain (or Overturn) a Verdict on Appeal; In a City Full of Talented Judges and Attorneys, How Does One Emerge from the Pack?; and Town Hall Meetings on the Rules of Professional Conduct to name a few. As a member, you will have an opportunity to shape the future of one of the metropolitan areas most important and historic institutions. We believe in the rich tradition and unlimited potential of this bar association and our region. We are looking forward to welcoming you as one of the newest members of our organization. To take advantage of this offer, simply complete and return the DMBA membership application, along with your prescribed membership dues. Note: To qualify for the Student Membership Rate you must be currently enrolled in an accredited Law School and/or Paralegal Program. Please submit a letter verifying your enrollment in said program with your membership application. To download the pdf file, click here to get Adobe Acrobat Reader. It Pays to Be A Member 2008.pdf ATJ Brochure.pdf DMBA Membership Brochure.pdf 2009 Membership Application.pdf 2009 Lawyer Referral Application.pdf