Member Benefits of the Worcester County Bar Association


	Member Benefits

In addition to the daily activities of the organization and our interaction with the courts, clerk's offices, members of the judiciary and other legal and professional institutions, our Association provides the following benefits to our members.

Continuing Legal Education: The WCBA sponsors numerous seminars on various aspects of the law throughout the year to keep our members appraised of current developments in their practice area. The Worcester County Bar Association is committed to continuing legal education in order to provide the

best possible service to the public. Most seminars are offered at no cost to our members.

Committee/Section Membership: he WCBA has over 20 committees and 13 sections which keep members appraised of new legislation and current practices in a specific area of law. We also have numerous committees that deal with issues of importance to both the practicing attorney and the public, such as unauthorized practice of law, professional ethics, fee arbitration and grievances.

Mentor Program : The WCBA maintains a mentor program for new lawyers or any lawyer who wishes to consult with another attorney who has an expertise in a particular area of law.

Lawyer Referral Service : As a member of the WCBA you may consider joining the panel of attorneys willing to accept referrals in your area of concentration. This service helps to increase your client base and serves our community by putting people in contact with local attorneys.

Insurance Programs: Group term life, disability, long-term care, dental and health insurance plans are available to our members.

Legal Lines: We publish a monthly newsletter, Legal Lines, that keeps members informed of all Association activities, programs, current events and contains articles of interest to the profession.

Emergency Assistance Program For Lawyers: This program of the WCBA provides aid, advice and renders services of an emergency nature to any attorney member who through illness or other causes becomes disabled and unable to continue his/her practice.

Conciliation and ADR Programs: The WCBA sponsors volunteer conciliator programs in the Worcester Superior, Worcester District, Westborough, and East Brookfield District Courts.

Social and Educational Programs: The WCBA sponsors a wide variety of social and educational programs throughout the year. These events include our Annual Dinner Meeting, Law Day Luncheon, Holiday Reception, brown bag lunches with guest speakers, and many special events sponsored by our various committees and sections. These events afford our members the opportunity to meet and discuss issues of importance with each other, judicial and legislative members in an informal setting.

Annual Meeting: All members are invited to attend the Annual Dinner Meeting of the Association at no cost.

Meeting Rooms: Expanded offices at 19 Norwich Street in Worcester allow members to utilize the Association conference rooms for meetings or depositions.

These are only a few of the privileges of membership. It is through the Association's continued growth that we are able to accomplish the objectives of the organization and truly be of service to members of the bar, the legal profession and the community. You will find that membership with the Worcester County Bar Association is a rewarding experience. We hope you will consider joining. If you have any questions you may call the WCBA office at (508) 752-1311. For your convenience you may print our membership application from this site. Simply, fill out the form and return to the Worcester County Bar Association, 19 Norwich Street, Worcester, MA 01608 and we will process your membership immediately.


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