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N E W Y O R K S TAT E B A R A S S O C I AT I O N
NYSBADues Waiver Program
You can afford the benefits of membership.
NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION 2008 Dues Category Payment with Payment with
DUES WAIVER PROGRAM: 25% waiver 50% waiver
As the oldest and largest voluntary state bar association in the REGULAR MEMBERS:
nation, the New York State Bar Association owes its long-standing (Attorneys who live and/or work in New York.)
strength to the diversity of its membership. Admitted 2000 and prior $250. $187.50 $125.00
The Association recognizes that some attorneys are unable to pay full Admitted 2001-2002 $170. $127.50 $85.00
membership dues because of income constraints. To help attorneys in Admitted 2003-2004 $110. $82.50 $55.00
such circumstances, the New York State Bar Association offers the Dues Admitted 2005-2007 $50. $37.50 $25.00
Waiver Program. NON-RESIDENT MEMBERS:
The Dues Waiver Program is intended to help its members by (Attorneys who do not live or work in New York.)
providing assistance to attorneys whose financial circumstances Admitted 2000 and prior $150. $112.50 $75.00
are such that full payment of membership dues would pose a Admitted 2001-2002 $125. $93.75 $62.50
financial hardship. Current or prospective members of the New York Admitted 2003-2004 $100. $75.00 $50.00
State Bar Association are eligible to apply for dues waivers. Participation Admitted 2005-2007 $50. $37.50 $25.00
in the program is limited to two consecutive membership years,
absent extenuating circumstances.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Those who wish to apply for a dues waiver must complete and sign this
application. All dues waiver applications are treated confidentially. As a current NYSBA member, I would like to apply for a dues
In the year following one's participation in the program, members will waiver for 2008.
receive an invoice for the full dues amount. The Dues Waiver Program I would like to become a member of the New York State Bar
operates on an annual basis, and may be terminated at the close of any Association, and apply for a dues waiver for 2008. (Please include
calendar year. proof of admission to the practice of law.)
Dues Waiver Program participants are entitled to all NYSBA benefits
of membership as provided under the bylaws. I would like to reactivate my NYSBA membership and apply for
a dues waiver for 2008.
HOW ARE DUES WAIVERS DETERMINED?: Name __________________________________________________
Dues waiver applicants must determine for themselves the level they Address _________________________________________________
can afford to pay.
Situations which would merit a dues waiver include: City ____________________________________________________
· unemployment or income constraints
· time out from practice for family or health reasons State __________________ Zip ____________________________
· reduced income based upon extraordinary practice or business losses
Membership ID# __________________________________________
After determining the regular membership dues amount, applicants may
apply for a 25 percent or 50 percent waiver. All dues waiver applicants The above address is my: ( ) office ( ) home ( ) both
are requested to pay a minimum of one-half the regular dues for their
membership category. Office phone ( ) _____________________________________
However, should these levels continue to prove difficult, simply Home phone ( ) ____________________________________
submit a note that explains your extenuating circumstances with
this application, and pay whatever you feel is manageable. Fax number ( ) ____________________________________
Please note that Section dues are not included in the Dues Waiver Program. E-mail address ___________________________________________
Please refer to the following chart for guidance on dues waiver payments.
Date of birth _____________________________________________
For more information contact: Original Admission to the Bar: Date ____________ State __________
NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Other states and dates of Bar Admittance:
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
_______________________________________________________
One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207
Phone: 518.487.5577 Fax: 518.487.5579 Law school ______________________________________________
E-mail: membership@nysba.org
www.nysba.org Graduation date ___________________________________________
2008 MEMBERSHIP DUES: DECLARATION:
Class based on first year of admission to bar of any state. Due to personal income restraints, I hereby request a Dues Waiver for 2008.
Membership year runs January through December.
Regular Members: Signed _________________________________________________
(Attorneys who live and/or work in New York.)
Admitted 2000 and prior $250. Date __________________________________________________
Admitted 2001-2002 $170.
Admitted 2003-2004 $110. * Please Note: NYSBA dues waiver applicants are asked to pay a minimum of
one-half their normal Association dues, except in the case of severe financial
Admitted 2005-2007 $ 50. hardship. Requests below this amount must be accompanied by a note explaining the
Non-Resident Members: extenuating circumstances. Applications will then be submitted to NYSBA Membership
(Attorneys who do not live or work in New York.) Services for approval.
Admitted 2000 and prior $150.
Admitted 2001-2002 $125. DUES WAIVER REQUESTED:
Admitted 2003-2004 $100. Based upon the membership dues categories, I would like to request the
Admitted 2005-2007 $ 50. following dues waiver:
SECTION DUES: (Percentages to be waived can be 25 percent or 50 percent. For
requests below these amounts, please submit a note explaining
Section dues are not covered by the Dues Waiver Program.
your circumstances.)*
Antitrust Law $ 30.
See reduced payment chart.
Business Law 25.
Normal dues amount: $ _____________
Commercial & Federal Litigation 40.
Requested dues waiver of ______ %
Corporate Counsel 25.
Criminal Justice 35. Dues payment with waiver: $ _____________
Elder Law 30. Section dues (if any) ** $ _____________
Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law 35. TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED*: $ _____________
Environmental Law 35.
Family Law 35.
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law 25.
( ) Check ( ) VISA ( ) MasterCard ( ) AMEX ( ) Discover
General Practice 25.
Card Number:
Health Law 30.
Intellectual Property Law 30.
International Law & Practice 35.
Judicial (Courts of Record) 25. Expiration Date: __________________________________________
Labor & Employment Law 25. Signature: ______________________________________________
Municipal Law 30.
Membership dues for the New York State Bar Association are not deductible as charitable
Real Property Law 40. contributions for Federal Income Tax purposes. However, dues may be deductible as a
(Attorneys admitted 2002-2007 and law student dues are half price) business expense.
Tax 25. ** Section dues are not covered by the Dues Waiver Program.
Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law 40.
Trial Lawyers 30. Return to:
Trusts & Estates Law 40.
Young Lawyers* 20.
*(Law students or attorneys under 37 years of age
or admitted less than 10 years) NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
SECTION DUES SUBTOTAL $ ___________ One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207
Phone: 518.487.5577 Fax: 518.487.5579
Please Note: Participation in the Dues Waiver Program E-mail: membership@nysba.org
is limited to two consecutive membership years, www.nysba.org
absent extenuating circumstances. 11/07