Presidents Message

Service to the Public

In a society where the work of lawyers and judges is too-often misunderstood and unfairly criticized, the Montgomery Bar Association stands tall as a model of the good work that lawyers do for the benefit of the entire community and of the vital role that attorneys play in defending the freedom and rule of law which all Americans take for granted.  The Montgomery Bar Association is committed to public service through our Student Mentoring Program, Children's Advocacy Project, Community Outreach Committee, Montgomery County Law Reporter, Elder Law Handbook, People's Law School, Legal Essay Contest and Mock Trial Competition for high school students.  In addition, each year we provide over 4,000 referrals to people in need through our Lawyer Referral Service.  Through our charitable arm, the Montgomery Bar Foundation, we provide thousands of dollars to law-related human service organizations.  

Hundreds of our members donate their time, skill and money to the needy through the Southeastern Pennsylvania Legal Aid Service.  Many more provide legal services to those in need at reduced rates through our Legal Access Project.  Our lawyers are constantly giving of themselves in their local communities, volunteering their time, money and talent to better the places we live.

Services for Lawyers

For lawyers, we provide a wide range of member benefits, including the Davenport Dispute Resolution Center; the Montgomery County Law Reporter, our weekly periodical presenting official opinions from the 38th Judicial District, as well as local rules, procedures, legal notices,  and legal community news; the ABA award winning Montgomery County Civil Practice Manual (available in digital or hard copy); a Lawyer Mentoring Program; the Montgomery Bar Association Legal Directory; the Sidebar, our quarterly newsletter; a computer training and software resource center; a complete offering of continuing legal education courses; the best restaurant in our county seat; and free parking near the courthouse for members.  We maintain affinity partnerships with local banks and insurance companies that provide our members with a comprehensive offering of benefits they need to operate their law practices, including reduced banking rates, errors and omissions insurance, and health insurance programs. 

The MBA's professional networking events allow our members to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere of collegiality and good will, which ultimately benefits our clients.  Our sixty-five Committees and four Sections meet regularly providing our members a means of staying current with changes in the law and discussing common goals and interests in their chosen area of concentration.  If you are not a member, you can change that with the click of a mouse at our Membership page.

Please take a moment to look through our site.  You will find services and programs that will enhance your practice and save you time and money.  Become a member of the finest group of lawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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