Santa Cruz County Bar Association partners with CalBar for attorney resources

By Hellen Hong, Esq.

What is CalBar Connect?

CalBar Connect is your free platform for key discounts for  State Bar of California-sponsored insurance products and products to support your law practice.  As a licensed California attorney, you get exclusive benefits, competitive pricing, and valuable discounts tailored for solo and small firm practitioners. You can also access quality content and resources for your practice. Plus, all net revenues support justice initiatives in California!

What types of products and services are offered for attorneys?

CalBar Connect has curated products specifically for California attorneys. We have what you need, from professional liability insurance to life insurance to case management and software solutions. We partner with companies prioritizing customer service and offering relevant legal educational content, including free MCLE, so that you can focus on your practice.

No time to track all the new tech apps and software? No problem!

CalBar Connect presents quality products and services for you to consider. Attorneys with various practice areas and business needs should always conduct their due diligence before purchasing products or services. Here are a few examples of our partners to help your practice:

• LEXReception: Legal answering specialists are available 24/7, so you’ll never miss a call or a future case. With custom scripting and software that can seamlessly integrate with your current workflow, they can ensure every potential client gets fantastic service from the first call. Save $250 off your first month of service with Calbar Connect.
• Kenect: Text your clients from your business line. Engage your clients, double your leads, generate online reviews, and capture payments – all via text.  With CalBar Connect, you can receive a 15% lifetime discount!
• InfoTrack: Through InfoTrack, you can file in all 58 counties in California. InfoTrack is certified to eFile where available and can deliver documents in person as required by the courts. With CalBar Connect, you get 10% off eFiling, physical court filing, and service of process orders.

We also offer discounts with Clio, MyCase, and Smokeball for case management and other software solutions like LawYaw, Write.law and LawPay.  We also have discounts with Hertz, Dell Technologies, UPS, and many more. 

How much will I save?

Savings depend on the product or service. For example,  you can save up to 20% on regular rates for Long Term Disability insurance. Ruby Receptionists offers a 7% lifetime discount. For other products you can save anywhere from 10% to 30% or receive other credits or benefits.

What’s the catch?

There’s no catch! We use the collective buying power of over 200,000 California licensed attorneys to negotiate special discounts and benefits. Companies want to do business with attorneys.  They incentivize your engagement with discounts, free MCLEs, and other educational content. Plus, any royalties or revenues CalBar Connect receives through the partnership support our legal profession. All the net revenues fund legal aid organizations, enhance justice initiatives, fund fellowships for law students and new lawyers. It’s a win-win proposition!

How do I learn more?

Here are two easy things you can do to start saving now: sign up for our monthly newsletter because we bring in new partners all the time, and bookmark the CalBar Connect page before shopping for law office solutions or insurance needs.