Business Technology & Services
 NEW! Best Buy for Business™ offers State Bar of Michigan members the technology products and services you need to keep your business running smoothly. Personal account managers are ready to listen and learn about your specific requirements, give objective advice, and assist you every step of the way. We offer over 150,000 business-grade products beyond our in-store assortment. Whether you are shopping for appliances, computers, televisions, furniture, office supplies, commercial performance plans, or installation services, we provide complete business solutions.
 Best Buy for Business offers discounted pricing for SBM members. You can place orders over the phone, online, or by fax, and we’ll arrange for in-store pick-up or delivery to your location, so you can stay focused on your business. SBM members are also eligible for special pricing on Geek Squad® Office Support. Keep your business on track and enjoy peace of mind with 24/7 support and IT coverage that includes remote access as well as onsite installation, upgrades, and repairs.
To take advantage of the Best Buy for Business offers, e-mail Account Manager
Ty Harris at ty.harris@bestbuy.com, call (800) 373-3050 x20306, or fax (952) 430-2391. Introduce yourself as a member of the State Bar of Michigan and we’ll help you find the right products and services at discounted prices.
Virtual Receptionist
NEW! Ruby Receptionists is the perfect solution for solo and small law firms. We’re the bright, friendly virtual receptionist service that provides top-notch service at a fraction of the cost of an onsite receptionist. Best of all, your callers will think we work in your office.
How we help attorneys:
- Answer your calls with your custom greeting
- Let you know who’s on the line before transferring
- Transfer callers to you live wherever you are
- Answer FAQs about your firm
- Route calls based on the type of call (potential clients, current clients, people from the court, etc.)
- Send voicemail messages to your e-mail inbox
- Promptly relay messages to you via e-mail or text
- Return calls on your behalf to confirm appointments, gather info, or relay a message
SBM members enjoy free setup, ongoing free voicemail boxes, and discounts on monthly charges. To learn more, contact Diana Stepleton at (866) 611-RUBY (7829) or by e-mail to hello@callruby.com or visit us at www.callruby.com.
Rental Space
NEW! Your online resource for law firms seeking to rent extra offices to other attorneys, as well as a resource for attorneys seeking to sublet office space from another law firm.
With the 20% discount for members of the State Bar of Michigan, a listing for up to 2 offices costs only $60/month. Add your listing information online at LookingForSpace.com or call (877) 918-3636.
Member Merchandise
 Have a new attorney in your family? Or maybe you just want to wear your membership with pride? The State Bar of Michigan has a wide assortment of SBM labeled items for purchase, such as travel mugs, t-shirts, hats, polo shirts, micro-fleece, windshirts, and much more. To order your SBM gear, you can log in to the Member Area and access the SBM Store or simply complete the mail/fax form. If you have any questions about the products, please contact Tracy Sproul in Member Services at 888-SBM-ForU or by e-mail to tsproul@mail.michbar.org.
Practice Management Systems
 NEW! Clio is a 100% web-based legal practice management program that is optimized to meet the needs of solos and small firms. Accessible from any device (Mac, PC, mobile), secure, and easy-to-use, Clio overcomes many of the technical hurdles offered by conventional practice management solutions. With Clio, lawyers can spend their time building their practice and let Clio handle the rest. All members of the State Bar of Michigan receive a 10% lifetime discount on Clio! Learn More
- Document management
- Time tracking
- Client & matter management
- Simplified billing
- Sync enabled calendaring
- Trust accounting
- Task management
Business Services
 Double your savings at FedEx Office! As a SBM member, you are eligible to save up to 20% on the materials you need most with FedEx Office copy and print services. And now you can save up to 40% through May 2013. It’s the perfect time to save big on color copies, posters, signs, banners, direct mail services, and much more. More Information. To start saving, visit us online and use passcode 6R3H12 (the Membership ID is your P#). If you already participate in the FedEx Advantage shipping program, simply uncheck the FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipping options when you begin the enrollment process. Or, call (800) MEMBERS (800-636-2377, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M-F).
Conferencing
Cell Phones/Data Cards
 Join the Now Network
Sprint is proud to be a mobile provider for the State Bar of Michigan, offering discounts through our partnership with Midwest Cooperating Communications. All State Bar of Michigan members, staff, and their immediate families can now take advantage of the industry’s top discount.
Focusing on service and speed—Sprint does it all with up to 4G coverage, GPS, and the Now Network. To take advantage of the offers, discounts, and upgrades or for more information, contact Midwest Cooperating Communications online, by e-mail to michbar@midwestco-op.com, or phone 888-ST.BAR.MI Ext 239 (888-782-2764 Ext 239).
Insurance
 Blue Cross Blue Shield—There’s power in numbers. That’s why your association membership gives your business access to broader health plan options with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. You have the flexibility to match the best plan with your budget, giving you more for your health care investment. Why do we choose to partner with the Blues? Because no one knows your industry better than your association—and no one knows health care better than the Blues. They’ve been Michigan’s most trusted name in health care for 70 years. Take full advantage of our partnership to protect your most valuable asset—your employees. Because healthy employees make for a healthier bottom line. For more information, please contact 888-SBM-ForU (888-726-3678).
 Liberty Mutual—The number one provider of auto insurance and home insurance to organizations like ours is now offering our members special discounted rates. Find out more about our partnership with Liberty Mutual and what it could mean to you. More Information
 NEW! Long-Term Care Resources—Recognizing the significant need for long-term care planning among our members, the State Bar of Michigan is pleased to announce a comprehensive new long-term care insurance program. This program offers a portfolio of comprehensive plans from multiple highly rated insurance carriers.
Through a partnership with Long-Term Care Resources, State Bar of Michigan members now have a national network of long-term care specialists available to explain the costs and benefits of this vital program. More importantly, we have used the buying power of our association to obtain special discounted rates.
To request more information, call today (800) 616-8759.
Visit us at www.myltcplan.com/SBofMI
Research & Opinions
 Casemaker, provided FREE to you as a member of the State Bar of Michigan, will save you hundreds of dollars every month on legal research.The State Bar of Michigan has partnered with Casemaker to bring premium state and federal research materials to its membership. Now Michigan is one of very few states to have launched the brand new Casemaker. Be among the first to see how Casemaker is changing legal research. This service provides case law, constitution, and statutes for all 50 states, including the District of Columbia. In addition the service provides Michigan primary law, administrative code, state court rules, federal court rules, attorney general opinions, and the model civil jury instructions.
And now, the new Casemaker has been completely updated to give you state-of-the-art search capabilities and much more!
Casemaker has released the newest version of its legal research software. Inside are features that Michigan attorneys have been asking for:
- Get faster search results with a more intuitive interface
- Personalized search history, save and reuse your research
- Save research in folders organized your way
Members also have access to several advanced legal research tools, including a case citation tool that simultaneously runs a search for secondary and/or third part treatises and publications, and a tool capable of searching all customized books within any state and/or federal library in a single query.
To access this member benefit simply log in to the member area and select the Casemaker tab on the right. There are several helpful user guides published within the Casemaker system. In addition, you can click on Webinar at the top of the Casemaker site to sign-up for online training.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions to get you started. View the FAQ
Need more information about how to use the new Casemaker? View the User Guide
View the video tutorials
Not sure how to log in to the member area? Just follow these 4 simple steps!
Delivery Services
 State Bar of Michigan has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. Members are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping services. There are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great new member benefit.
SBM members can save:
Up to 26% on select FedEx Express services
Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground services
For more information or to enroll, please visit www.1800members.com/SBM or call (800) MEMBERS (8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, Monday–Friday).
 State Bar of Michigan members have had a relationship with UPS for many years. With discounts on UPS Next Day Air, UPS Worldwide Express and UPS 2nd Day Air A.M., you can save up to 26%. Whether it's overnight letters across the country or international shipping around the world, you'll start saving with the first package you send. No minimums. No catch.
All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers more packages on time than anyone. Simple shipping! Special savings! It's that easy! For complete details or to sign up, simply apply online or call (800) 325-7000.
Framing Success
Proudly display your certificates. Select from eight frame and matboard combinations for a professional looking display of your special document. Mats available with or without the State Bar of Michigan seal. Visit Framing Success to view and order frames
 Ideal gift for a new lawyer! Order this elegant framed ceremonial Certificate of Admittance with a Supreme Court of Michigan seal embossed on the mat. Frame and certificate ordered separately.
Order Frame
Order a Certificate of Admittance
Lawyer's Oath
Print your own copy of the Lawyer's Oath to display in one of these professional custom frames. Printable Lawyer's Oath
Credit Cards
 Rewards Centered Around You
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. For information about rates, fees, other costs and benefits of this card, or to apply, call Bank of America at (800) 932-2775 (Priority Code VABB7C) or apply online.
Travel
 Thousands of members, their families, and friends enjoy State Bar international travel programs offered at group rates. Two or more trips to exciting destinations are sponsored each year through Go Next. To obtain tour brochure and details about the latest cruises and land programs, call (800) 842-9023.
Destinations include: Italy, Greece, the Caribbean, Alaska, Russia, Asia, and many more exciting locations! More Information
Office Supplies
The State Bar of Michigan has partnered with Staples Advantage to provide members a full range of products and services with impressive savings of up to 60% off list prices on thousands of items! Consolidate your company’s purchases with one reliable and competitively-priced supplier. Staples delivers more than just office supplies; we also carry furniture, technology, promotional products, janitorial supplies, and more. Additional benefits to you include dedicated account management and customer service, fast and free delivery, control over purchases, and several options for easy ordering. StaplesLink.com is Staples' business-to-business Internet ordering solution. With StaplesLink.com, you can order supplies electronically from your computer anytime. The site provides immediate access to over 30,000 products, with new additions daily, at your company's negotiated low prices! (800) 693-9900, ext 439.
Register Online
Print Registration Form and Fax to Staples PDF
- View the Printer Specials PDF
- Thinking about getting a tablet? Visit Staples' Tablet Research Center
Credit Card Processing
 With Midwest Transaction Group, you have access to one of the most cost-effective credit card processing programs in the industry. Their qualified processing rate of 1.55% + 20¢ is available to any member of the State Bar of Michigan regardless of the number of transactions you process. The program has no application or reprogramming fees, no monthly minimums, no supply costs, and PCI Compliance support is even free! There are lots of reasons why MTG is the leading provider of credit and debit card processing services to the legal industry—call (888) 599-2209 or request more information.
• New Visa Fixed Fees
• Analog v. Digital Technology
• Minimizing Credit Card Fraud
• Debit Card Transaction Information
Car Rental
Through the State Bar's discount car rental program, you qualify for special daily contract rates, as well as discounts on weekly and weekend rentals. When reserving a car, be sure to give the State Bar's identification number (located in red after the phone number for reservations) and ask each company for their best rate.
Visiting Hawaii before February 2013? Avis and Budget have discount coupons available for island activities such as snorkeling, helicopter flights, whale watching, sunset cruises, and more!
AVIS: Reservations (800) 698-5685 (AWD# A601500)
Avis can make business and leisure rentals more rewarding than ever for State Bar members with special rates, discounts, and value-added offers on car rentals in the U.S. and Canada. For reservations and information click here, or call (800) 698-5685. Don’t forget to provide your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) # A601500 every time you rent to receive up to 25% off—that’s in addition to your coupon savings!
Avis offers savings on winter-ready vehicles PDF
Budget: Reservations (800) 527-0700 (BCD# Z 806400)
State Bar of Michigan members save more with Budget! Use your Budget Corporate Discount (BCD) # Z806400 every time you rent to save up to 20%. In addition to big savings, we’ve also got great products and services to make your rental experience easier than ever, like our Fastbreak express rental program and where2 GPS units. For more information or to make a reservation call (800) 527-0700 or click here to see what current coupon offers we have available.
Hertz: Reservations (800) 654-2210 (CDP# 82329)
State Bar of Michigan members receive special year-round discounts on daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure; traveling in the U.S. or worldwide. Your Hertz CDP# 82329 is the key. Call (800) 654-2210 or visit the Hertz website at www.hertz.com when making your reservation. Then present your Bar card at the time of rental. It’s that easy!
Magazine Subscriptions
 Popular magazines are offered at discounted group rates through this partnership; the same low rates apply to renewal subscriptions as well. Call Subscription Services, Inc. at (800) 289-6247or subscribe online.
Clothing
 Since 1818, Brooks Brothers has set the standard for modern American style. Throughout the years, Brooks Brothers has become a national icon revered for the quality and classic elegance of its services and merchandise for men, women, and boys.
- Enroll for your Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card and Save 15% on regular and everyday value priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone, or online at BrooksBrothers.com.
- Enroll online at Membership.BrooksBrothers.com. Enter your Organization ID# 86201 and your Pin Code# 91972.
- Enroll by telephone by calling Corporate Incentive Services toll-free at (866) 515-4747, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET. Please have your Organization ID# and Pin Code# available.
 Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Corporate Card Program. Call now to enjoy 20% off on regularly priced clothing with no yearly membership fee.
State Bar Products
- SBM Publication Order Form PDF
Includes subscription to the monthly Michigan Bar Journal, binders, and other pamphlets & brochures.
- April Directory Issue
- Economics of Law Practice Survey Results
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