State Bar of Alabama
Alabama State Bar (ASB) — Montgomery, AL
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Services Offered
0/6
Tech Features
3
Practice Sections
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Annual Dues
Regulatory Functions
Functions delegated by the state supreme court: the regulatory moat.
| Bar Admissions | ✓ Yes |
| Attorney Discipline | ✗ No |
| MCLE Enforcement | ✓ Yes |
| IOLTA Administration | ✗ No |
| UPL Prosecution | ✗ No |
| Client Security Fund | ✗ No |
MCLE: 12.0 hours / 1 year cycle
Associational Services
Voluntary services: the competitive surface area.
| CLE Programs | ✓ Yes |
| Lawyer Referral Service | ✓ Yes |
| Ethics Hotline | ✗ No |
| Bar Journal / Publication | ✓ Yes |
| Job Board | ✗ No |
| Mentoring Program | ✗ No |
| Lawyer Assistance (Mental Health) | ✓ Yes |
| Fee Dispute Resolution | ✗ No |
| Annual Meeting / Conference | ✓ Yes |
| Pro Bono Program | ✗ No |
| Young Lawyers Division | ✓ Yes |
| Diversity Program | ✓ Yes |
| Practice Management Advisors | ✗ No |
| Legislative Advocacy | ✓ Yes |
Technology
| Member Portal | ✗ No |
| Public Lawyer Directory | ✗ No |
| On-Demand CLE | ✗ No |
| Podcast | ✗ No |
| Mobile App | ✗ No |
| Live Chat | ✗ No |
Social: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Leadership
| Name | Title | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick G. 'Fred' Helmsing, Jr. | President |
Practice Sections (3)
Competitive Intelligence
Vulnerabilities
- Potential issues with technology and member portal integration
- Member complaints about outdated information in the public directory
Strengths
- Active CLE courses available year-round
- Strong referral service for members of the public who need legal assistance but cannot afford a lawyer
- Diverse programming covering various topics relevant to lawyers and law students