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About
Mission Statement
To involve, encourage, and support bar association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.
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About
Mission Statement
To involve, encourage, and support bar association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.
Get Involved
- Volunteer with MCBA
Join a committee, chair a section, serve on Board of Directors, and more
- Pro Bono Opportunities
Legal Aid of Marin, Lawyers in the Library, Settlement Conference Mediators, Fee Arbitrators, and more
- MCBA Legal Education Scholarship
Provides funds to financially disadvantaged law students pursuing a law degree
- Volunteer with MCBA
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- Membership
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Membership
Membership in MCBA demonstrates your support for the core values of our legal system—equal justice for all through equal access to an independent judicial system. MCBA involves, encourages, and supports bar association members, serves as a liaison to the Marin County courts, educates the community, and enhances access to legal services.
About MCBA
- Membership Benefits
- Membership Levels and Dues
Attorney and Affiliate Members
- Barristers
- MCBA Member Directory
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Apply Online - Print Membership Application
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News and Events
The Marin Lawyer
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Resources
Attorney Resources
- MCBA Member Directory
- Courts
- Local Rules
- Attorney Support
State Bar Assistance Program, Attorney self-assessment, The Other Bar, AA, NA
- Arbitration and Mediation
- ADR Directory
- Fee Arbitration
- Partner Legal Organizations
State Bar of California, ALMA, MCWL, Legal Aid of Marin
Pro Bono Opportunities for Lawyers
- Volunteer for Lawyers in the Library
Volunteer for the Lawyers in the Library program
- Other Pro Bono Opportunities
Legal Aid of Marin, Settlement Conference Mediators, Fee Arbitrators, and more
Community Resources
Need a lawyer?
- Lawyer Referral Service
- Lawyers in the Library
Free 20 minute consultations to the public
Are you having a fee dispute with a lawyer?
- Community Legal Assistance
Services for those with limited financial resources
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Public Programs
YWCA Youth Court, Community Court, Mock Trial, Teens and the Law
- MCBA Legal Education Scholarship
Provides funds to financially disadvantaged law students
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Sponsors
Pro Bono Opportunities
- Lawyers in the Library
Volunteer for the Lawyers in the Library program
- Other Pro Bono Opportunities
Legal Aid of Marin, Settlement Conference Mediators, Fee Arbitrators, and more
Get Involved
- Volunteer with MCBA
Join a committee, chair a section, serve on Board of Directors, and more
- MCBA Legal Education Scholarship
Provides funds to financially disadvantaged law students pursuing a law degree
- Lawyers in the Library
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To involve, encourage and support Bar Association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.
Editor's Introduction
The Power of #metoo
Jun 02, 2018
By Robert Rosborough
Nestor Schnasse reports on gender inequality and the #metoo movement. Barbara Monty makes a powerful and candid #metoo statement. Mike Zaidlin helps you and your clients maximize your Social Security benefits--potentially to the tune of extra hundreds of thousands of dollars. Find out what our in-house political expert thinks will happen in next week's primary election, what's new at the Marin Law Library and how Marin CASA helps kids. All in this issue.
President's Message
Lawyers Both New and Old
Jun 01, 2018
By Thomas S. Brown
This month’s President’s Message, crafted after the Warriors eliminated the Houston Rockets in game seven of the Western Conference Finals, touches on the declining bar pass rate and highlights a few changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Thoughts on the #metoo Movement
May 30, 2018
By Barbara Monty
Sexual abuse is directly related to gender bias because many women have been sexually abused but have remained silent about it for most of our lives. We have done so because in our families, schools, and work we learned that we must just accept the unequal treatment and abuse and then not cause a stir about it or else we would be seen as troublemakers or as weak. So, many of us kept silent. Those of us in the legal profession are no exception.
Making Optimal Decisions with Social Security Benefits
May 29, 2018
By Michael Zaidlin, J.D.
Social Security benefits often constitute a majority of retirement income, with the median married couple or individual recipient relying on Social Security for 67% of retirement income. Many married couples will receive over one million dollars in lifetime benefits. In many cases, the amount of benefits a married couple will receive will exceed the amount of income that can reasonably be provided by even a $1,500,000 IRA account.
What's New at the Law Library
May 29, 2018
By Jonathan Frieman
Well, if it has been some time since you visited the newly refurbished Marin County Law Library, located at 20 N. San Pedro Rd., it is high time you came in and looked around. You will find a wonderful office away from the office. The new location has been beautifully restored with plenty of tables and space for everyone. It is restful, quiet, spacious, and relaxing. Come down and check it out.
Nonprofit Profile
Marin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Providing a Voice for Youth in Marin’s Child Welfare System
May 28, 2018
By Nestor Schnasse
Here’s a fact that may come as a shock: every year in Marin County, over one thousand reports of suspected child abuse, neglect and abandonment are called into the County’s hotline. Today, approximately one hundred children are in the Marin County child welfare system. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer can play a key role in the process by providing a voice in the courtroom, and a consistent, reliable adult presence during an unstable time.
Membership
Members who make time to meet with their colleagues at MCBA events gain value from local connections and stay current with updates in the courts. Marin Superior Court Judges often comment that the most skilled lawyers are usually active MCBA members.
Sections
MCBA offers Sections in 12 legal practice areas. Each Section provides continuing legal education (CLE) and offers networking opportunities tailored to its members.
Community
MCBA provides resource listings for community services including low cost legal services, attorney referral services, partnerships with community legal organizations, and mediation services.
Directory
Browse our member directory for member listings in numerous legal practice areas.
