Technology Discounts
Are YOU doing everything you can to protect your client"s confidential information? Send and receive encrypted messages, files, and signature documents without requiring your client to also be a subscriber or register for an account.
For a limited time, SBM members can enjoy a FREE 6-month subscription. No credit card required. A free, recorded demo is also available 24/7 at www.SenditCertified.com/michbar.
- SenditCertified is simple, secure, and always available.
- Set up takes minutes, with no download or training required.
- Send discovery items, motions, depositions—even signature documents—through an encrypted pathway so you know your client"s information is protected and E-SIGN compliant.
- A monthly subscription provides unlimited use and costs less than sending just one envelope via FedEx or U.S.P.S. Express Mail.
 Now State Bar of Michigan Members can purchase through Dell's Member Purchase Program (MPP) to get the best price on personal purchases. Savings of 10-30% or more off select configurations. MPP offers a Best Price Guarantee. If you find a PC (spec for spec) on www.dell.com for less, call MPP and they will match that price and beat it by 2%.
Member Benefits
- The Best Price Guarantee on consumer PCs from Dell
- Exclusive member offers
- Save up to an additional 10% on select electronics and accessories
- Free shipping on select systems
Reward Your Grad:
Buy select PCs $699.99
and above, and receive a
$200 Promo eGift card
for use towards an Xbox, or
choose from thousands of
other products on Dell.com. More Information PDF
 Limited Time Offer
Inspiron 15 for $292.99 after coupon code J2KRC0?C33T V0V
How to Shop. Online at www.dell.com/mpp/sbm or by phone to (800) 695-8133. Please make sure you mention the State Bar of Michigan Member ID SS122944683 to get the best price!
 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 (612) 292-0306 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.
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.
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 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 237).
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).
 Take advantage of special savings on UPS shipping offered to you as a member of the State Bar of Michigan. You can now save up to 49% on an expanded portfolio of air and international express shipping services. All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers outstanding reliability, greater speed, more service, and innovative technology. UPS guarantees delivery of more packages around the world than anyone, and delivers more packages overnight on time in the U.S. than any other carrier. Special savings. It's that easy! For complete details or to sign up, click here.
Once you're signed up, using UPS is simple. Packages can be processed from the "Shipping"tab after logging into ups.com and they can be dropped off at any of our 61,000 drop off points, including over 4,400 neighborhood locations of the UPS Store. If you can't drop off your package, scheduling a pick up has never been easier. Call (800) PICK-UPS or click on the "shipping"tab at ups.com to schedule your same day or future pick-up.
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 24701.
Register Online
Print Registration Form and Fax to Staples PDF
Magazine Subscriptions
 As a member, you are eligible to order all your office and personal magazines in one convenient place, at the lowest rates.
Have a large roster of magazines? Receive a special quote by contacting a personalized account representative at michbar@buymags.com or (800) 289-6247. Your representative will:
• Put all your subscriptions on one account
• Transfer magazines ordered elsewhere
• Help you select titles for your practice
• Set up multiple delivery locations
• Make account changes
Go to www.buymags.com/michbar
to place new, renewal, and gift orders. Log in to your account to quickly view and renew expiring titles.
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.
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401(k) Retirement Plans
 Does your retirement plan offer no out-of-pocket expenses, professional fiduciary services, a broad range of investment options, and full-service administration? Ours does! The ABA Retirement Funds Program has been providing affordable 401(k) plans exclusively to the legal community for 49 years. The Program's bundled approach allows your firm to keep its focus on the success of the practice. We provide you with trustee, record keeping, tax reporting, compliance testing, investment management, and participant communication services—all from a single source—at no additional cost to your firm. Maybe it's time to find out what's inside your 401(k). Call us at (866) 812-3580 for a free consultation or visit www.abaretirement.com for more information and a prospectus.
Virtual Receptionist
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
 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.
Practice Management Systems
 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).
Insurance
 Blue Cross Blue Shield—There's power in numbers. That's why your State Bar 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. Call (800) 878-6765 to find a plan to fit your needs or view
plans online.
 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
 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
 The State Bar of Michigan has a full range of insurance programs available, including health, disability income, dental, and reduced auto, plus many others. For more information, contact the Paul Goebel Group at (800) 632-4591, visit their website, or complete an online request information form.
Listing of SBM Endorsed Insurance Products
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
 Show your pride with the SBM BankAmericard Cash Rewards Visa Signature credit card.
Apply for the new BankAmericard Cash RewardsTM Visa Signature® credit card that rewards customers with up to 3% cash back on certain purchases, all while supporting SBM initiatives. In addition to earning cash back rewards for yourself, use of this card benefits the SBM at no extra cost to you!
Featuring:
- 1% cash back on all purchases.
- 2% cash back on grocery store purchases.
- 3% on gas station purchases.
- You can earn the 2% and 3% cash back on gas and grocery purchases up to the first $1,500 in these combined categories per quarter. After that, you will continue to earn 1 percent on these purchases.
For information about the rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of this credit card, or to apply, visit our website and refer to the disclosures accompanying the online credit application.
Apply by phone, (800) 932-2775, and mention priority code VABP47.
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, Russia, Alaska, Rome, Tahiti, and many more exciting locations! More Information
Radiant Reflections Cruise offers 2 for 1 fares with FREE airfare if booked by June 13, 2013. Enjoy Barcelona, Marseille, St-Tropez, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Florence, Rome, and more! More Information
Special Opportunity to Travel to Cuba
September 6-13, 2013
Go Next invites you to personally experience the people, culture, landscape, and architecture of this distinct Caribbean nation on a week-long journey developed for members of the State Bar of Michigan. More Information
This exclusive opportunity to explore Cuba is organized and operated by Go Next, Inc., who has been issued a People-to-People license by the U.S. Dep't of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) that authorizes registered travelers of the educational exchange program to visit Cuba.
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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.
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!
Visiting Hawaii in 2013? Avis has coupons available for free items and island activities with car rental. More Information
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.
Visiting Hawaii in 2013? Budget has coupons available for free items and island activities with car rental. More Information
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!
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