Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spring 2016 | Page 71

Renew Your NACBA Membership Today  Membership Eligibility Criteria Membership shall be open to the individuals set forth in 1) below who support the objectives of NACBA, subject to the exceptions set forth in 2) below: 1. Eligible groups: 2. Exceptions: a) Attorneys; a) If the individual is an attorney who is engaged in the private b) Active and retired bankruptcy judges; practice of bankruptcy law; such attorney must not primarily c) Bankruptcy trustees; represent creditors against consumer debtors in bankruptcy; and d) Bankruptcy court clerks; and b) If the individual is an attorney who is not personally engaged e) Agency/academic members who are attorneys not engaged in the private practice of bankruptcy law, such attorney may not in private practice and who are employees of non-profit be affiliated with a law firm or legal employer that in bankruptcy organizations, legal services agencies, or educational institutions. matters primarily represents creditors against consumer debtors. I hereby apply for (or renew) membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS, INC. (NACBA), a District of Columbia non-profit corporation. I have read the Membership Eligibility Criteria and hereby affirm that I meet the Membership Eligibility Criteria. I agree to support the objectives of the corporation. I understand that the basic goals of the organization are to: (a) protect the rights of consumer bankruptcy debtors; (b) provide educational and networking opportunities for attorneys who primarily represent consumer bankruptcy debtors; and (c) educate policy makers regarding the needs of consumer bankruptcy debtors. I understand that a portion of my dues will not be deductible as a business expense because NACBA advocates for legislation on behalf of consumer debtors. By signing here you acknowledge that you have read and agree to NACBA’s Membership Pledge Signature required Date Name Email (NACBA login user name) Firm/Employer Firm URL Address City State Zip Bar #(s) and state(s) JD received (year) Phone (law school) Fax You can renew: • Online at www.nacba.org • By emailing completed form to: [email protected] • By faxing completed form to: 866.408.9515 • By mailing completed form to: NACBA Admin Office Suite #205, 5174 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005  Check enclosed  Credit Card, charge as follows: Name of Card Holder Credit Card Number Exp. Date Signature  Membership Categories First Member of Firm filing over 500 cases per year  $550.00 First Member of Firm filing 500 or fewer cases per year  $250.00  Contribute to NACBA’s ongoing projects  Voluntary Contribution to Amicus Brief Fund Total Due (amt.) Additional Member of an NACBA Member Firm  $175.00 (amt.) Bankruptcy Judge, Trustee, Clerk  $250.00 Academic, NonProfit, Legal Services Agency Attorney  $150.00  Voluntary Lobbying Contribution (Not tax deductible) (amt.)