Executive Director's Report, 0314 ALBJ, 75 The Alabama Lawyer 96 (2014)

• Author: Keith B. Norman J.
• Position: Vol. 75 2 Pg. 96

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Vol. 75, No. 2, Pg. 96

Alabama Bar Lawyer

March, 2014

Keith B. Norman J.

Saving You Time-the New Annual Fee and Reporting Statement

Each year, Alabama State Bar members receive a number of mailings from the state bar that concern their practice. These mailings generally require a lawyer to respond by paying a fee-i.e., the license and membership renewal, the Client Security Fund fee [CSF)-or to certify his or her compliance with a mandatory rule-i.e., MCLE and trust account certification. Consequently, a lawyer must deal with payments or certifications multiple times during the year which is time-consuming.

In September, we will eliminate these numerous mailings by sending a single "Fee and Reporting Statement." This new statement will cover license and membership fees, CSF fees and section dues, as well as trust account certification. The consolidated statement will also provide an early window on MCLE hours, although the MCLE compliance and reporting deadline will still be December 31 and January 31, respectively Moreover, the new consolidated statement will provide state bar members with the...