March 2008

WSBA Lawyer Services Glossary

Addiction Counseling: Confidential assistance with questions or concerns about alcohol and drug problems. Call 206-733-5988; 800-945-9722, ext. 5988.

ADR: Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. Provides a procedure for settling disputes without litigation through mediation and fee arbitration. 206-733-5923; 800-945-9722, ext. 5923.

Career Transition Issues: Confidential assistance with job or career management, or transitioning out of the law. 206-727-8269; 800-945-9722, ext. 8269.

Casemaker: Online research library provided free to WSBA members. Access through www.wsba.org, click on

Casemaker logo on the right sidebar. For help, call 206-733-5914; 800-945-9722, ext. 5914.

Computer Software: For help, call 206-733-5914; 800-945-9722, ext. 5914.

Computer Clinic: Classes to help you make the most of software you already own. Call 206-733-5914; 800-945-9722, ext. 5914.

Depression: Confidential assistance. Call 206-727-8268; 800-945-9722, ext. 8268.

Diversion Program: Option for less serious disciplinary grievances. Goals are to educate, rehabilitate, provide restitution, and protect the profession and the public. Call 206-727-8267; 800-945-9722, ext. 8267.

Ethics Line: Confidential opportunity to discuss prospective ethical dilemmas. 206-727-8284; 800-945-9722, ext. 8284.

Ethics Opinions: Ethics Opinions are approved by the Board of Governors and the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee. They address ethical concerns of the members. www.wsba.org/lawyers/ethics/about.htm.

Fee Arbitration: Program for resolving disputes over fees without litigation. 206-733-5923; 800-945-9722, ext. 5923.
Financial Management: Call the Law Office Management Assistance Program at 206-733-5914; 800-945-9722, ext. 5914.
Job Seekers Discussion Group: Strategies and support for job seekers. Monthly meetings. 206-727-8268; 800-945-9722, ext. 8268.

Judicial Assistance Service Program: Confidential assistance for judges facing personal or professional challenges. Call 206-727-8265; 800-945-9722, ext. 8265.

LAP: Lawyers Assistance Program. A resource for lawyers who want to function at their best. Call 206-727-8268; 800-945-9722, ext. 8268.

LaSD: Lawyer Services Department. The WSBA department housing the Lawyers Assistance Program, Judicial Assistance Service Program, Law Office Management Assistance Program, Professional Responsibility Program, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. Call 206-727-8268; 800-945-9722, ext. 8268.

Law Student Assistance: Personal and professional counseling for third-year law students through the Lawyers Assistance Program. Call 206-727-8268; 800-945-9722, ext. 8268.

Life Balance Issues: The tension between work and personal life, including family, friends, avocation, recreation, and spiritual development.

LOMAP: Law Office Management Assistance Program. Assistance with the nuts and bolts of running the business of a law practice. Call 206-733-5914; 800-945-9722, ext. 5914, or visit www.lomap.org.

Mediation: Call 206-733-5923; 800-945-9722, ext. 5923.

Mental Health Counseling: Confidential assistance with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, addictions, and other concerns through the Lawyers Assistance Program. Call 206-727-8268; 800-945-9722, ext. 8268.

Office Management: Call LOMAP at 206-733-5914; 800-945-9722 ext. 5914, or visit www.lomap.org.

Peer Counselors: Lawyers trained to support and encourage other lawyers. Call 206-727-8268; 800-945-9722, ext. 8268.

PRP: The Professional Responsibility Program concerns providing ethical guidance to members through the Ethics Line, issuance of ethics opinions, and continuing legal education presentations.

Solo Attorney Help: Call LOMAP at 206-733-5914; 800-945-9722 ext. 5914.

Stress Management: Call LAP at 206-727-8268; 800-945-9722, ext. 8268.