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Our
Mission
The
Contra Costa County Bar Association’s mission is to represent its
members and to advocate on their behalf; to educate its members and the
public concerning the law, the legal profession, and the judicial
system; to provide a means of communication both among its members, and
between its members and the public; and to provide services that will
support its members in their legal practice.
In
keeping with its mission, the CCCBA is committed to assist its members
in developing and improving their practice of law by providing
information, services, networking opportunities, career development
programs, and other resources. Most programs conducted or sponsored by
CCCBA offer substantial discounts to members.
Professional
development and networking
CCCBA,
together with its numerous sections and committees, offers frequent
seminars, courses and forums that fulfill the State Bar of
California’s MCLE requirements, including our annual MCLE Spectacular
in November. MCLE courses are available on-line through our website at www.cccba.org,
and we periodically offer self-study MCLE tests in our monthly
publication, Contra Costa Lawyer.
Membership in any of our 20
sections also provides opportunities to network with other practitioners
who share common interests.
Lawyer
Referral and Information Service
The
Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) provide referrals to
attorneys who have met specific experience requirements for membership.
More than 5,000 client consultations are scheduled with members of our
Lawyer Referral and Information Service each year through both our
phone-based service and the Internet. Special malpractice insurance
rates are also available for sole practitioners participating on our
Lawyer Referral and Information Service. For information on LRIS
membership and malpractice insurance, call (925) 686-6900. (Please
refer clients to (925) 825-5700).
publications
Members
receive a subscription to our highly regarded monthly magazine, the Contra
Costa Lawyer, as well as our annual pictorial membership directory.
The bar also hosts a comprehensive website with an abundance of
professional and community resources, including a current calendar of
bar-sponsored programs and events, as well as an up-to-date, searchable
directory of all members. Please
visit www.cccba.org.
insurance
programs
Dental,
Vision, Life and Disability insurance plans are available to you,
your family and your employees through our broker/administrator,
Myers-Stevens-Mello & Co., Inc.
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Dental:
The
CCCBA Dental Plan, underwritten by Lincoln Financial Group offers two different
calendar year maximum options which are available to law firms
with two or more attorneys and /or employees.
Both plans allow you to choose any dentist; however, you can
maximize your benefits by utilizing PPO providers.
Unlike other dental plans, firms with five or more enrolled attorneys
and/or employees do not have a waiting period for major dental work such
as bridges and crowns. Groups
of five or more can have major dental work immediately.
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Vision:
The CCCBA Vision Plan, underwritten by MES/Blue Shield Life Insurance
Company, provides for eye exams and eyewear (including contact lenses).
Members may use any optometrist or ophthalmologist but will
receive higher benefits when they use participating providers or
vendors.
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Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment::
Members of CCCBA may apply for up to $2,000,000 with
super-preferred rates on amounts more than $500,000 (>Available
at age 30 and up).
Coverage is guaranteed renewable to age 75 and convertible to a
permanent policy anytime before the policy terminates at age 75.
This plan includes an accelerated life benefit payout for
terminal illness. CCCBA
members’ spouses are able to apply for coverage if the member does not
apply. A rider is also
available to cover children. New
members Age 59 and younger may apply for a guaranteed issue amount of
$50,000. Contact Myers-Stevens-Mello for details.
ING/ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, one of the largest
nation’s insurers, underwrites this plan.
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Disability Insurance::
Underwritten by Standard Insurance Company, this plan offers two benefit
options and you select from a 60 or 90-day waiting period.
You can insure up to 60% of your pre-disability earnings, to a monthly
benefit maximum of $5,000.
This plan features a Return
to Work Incentive, Survivor Benefit, Rehabilitation Benefit,
Lifetime Security benefit and
more. New members may apply for a guaranteed issue amount. Contact
Myers-Stevens-Mello for details.
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Health Insurance:
The CCCBA does not have a sponsored health plan at this time.
However, through its long-term relationships with the major
healthcare providers, Myers-Stevens-Mello is able to research the
various health insurance plans and programs that are available to you,
whether as an individual or a law firm with employees.
They will review and analyze your current program, help you
select a plan that meets your objectives and assist you through the
enrollment process. Thereafter,
they will continue to provide assistance with renewals and all other
claim/customer service issues. You
are invited to take advantage of Myers-Stevens-Mello’s expertise and
services to get competitive rates and benefits for your health insurance
needs. Group Life and
Disability plans are also available for law firms.
These are brief summaries
prepared for this publication. Complete
descriptions of benefits and limitations of these plans will be found in
the Insurance Policies. If
you would like more
information on any of these plans, call Myers-Stevens-Mello at 1(800)
862-4243 or email getaquote@myersstevens.com
If you have any questions regarding membership, please contact our Membership Coordinator, Jenny at (925) 370-2543.
