How much are membership dues?
New admittees (not previously admitted to any Bar)
- Free for the first 8 months, includes 2 sections plus the Young
Lawyers Section
Admitted less than 5 years to any Bar are $75.00.
Attorneys admitted to any Bar five years or
longer $125.00.
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How long is free membership for new
admittees?
The first 8 months of their membership.
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When are MSBA dues due?
Annual dues are due July 1 of the current fiscal year.
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How do I change my membership
from inactive to active?
You need to submit in writing a
letter that indicating that you wish to become active. You
need to send that letter to the Client Protection Fund, Janet Moss,
Robert F. Sweeney District Court Building, 251 Rowe Blvd.,
Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-260-1950. You will also need to pay
the fee for this fiscal year.
If you then wish to re-join the
MSBA, you may re-join using our
website.
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Does changing my address with the MSBA automatically update my
address information with the Client
Protection Fund?
No. You must notify the Client
Protection Fund separately in writing. Their
address is Client Protection Fund, Robert F. Sweeney District Court Bldg., 251 Rowe
Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401 and phone number is (410) 260-1950.
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What address will you list for me in the Maryland Lawyers’
Manual?
Your mailing address will be listed in the Blue Section Member
Listing of the Manual unless you specify differently with the online
directory under lawyers manual. Most mailing addresses are the
business office addresses. Members are responsible for choosing their
primary address.
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When does my address information need to be received in order
for it to be included in the Blue Section Member Listing of the
Manual?
Individual members’ address information must be sent in
writing by August 31 of the current fiscal year.
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How do I change my address information with the
Green Section/CPF
Listing of the Manual?
Send your address information in writing to the CPF (see
address information above).
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How can I get a letter of Good Standing?
Contact the Court of Appeals of Maryland and send your written
request along with a check for $7.00 and a self-addressed stamped
envelope (see address information above).
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How do I become licensed to practice law in Maryland?
Contact the State Board of Law Examiners at
www.courts.state.md.us/ble
or call (410) 260-1975.
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Does Maryland have mandatory CLE
requirements?
No. If you are interested in attending CLE courses, please
contact Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of
Lawyers at
www.micpel.edu or
call (410) 659-6730.
