Dirty LAWndry reader, “Nick,” is disappointed with the level of assistance provided by his local bar association while he is unemployed.

“I’ve been unemployed for five months now. I’m a member of the ABA, my state, and local bar associations. Every year I’m expected to pay bar dues and CLE fees or risk losing my license to practice. This was fine when I was employed and my firm covered the costs of my memberships and CLEs. But, now that I’m broke and the unemployment benefits aren’t covering much of my expenses, I think that there should be some type of assistance or break this year for attorneys. I’m sure it wouldn’t devastate the bar associations or these CLE companies. Why is a portion of my license fees allocated for drug or alcohol addicted attorneys but not for those in financial need? There are plenty of attorneys who are and have been struggling to make ends meet without any real help from the bar. I think it’s time for the bar associations to start earning these fees.”

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