NATA  thanks the following businesses who support NATA and our members through sponsorship of NATA events and services.  Please refer to these companies for all of your trial service needs when you have a chance and thank them for being an important part of NATA. 

NATA BUSINESS PARTNERS
 

Summit Structured Settlements is a national leader in all types of structured settlements for over 37 years.  Summit offers structuring options for nearly any case where damages are paid. They can also defer income taxes on attorneys fees through the use of structures.  NATA members are able to work directly with experienced professionals at their national headquarters in Des Moines.  For more information contact Chris Harlan, chris@summitsettlements.com or Stan Harlan, stan@summitsettlements.com  or call (515) 987-6888.

The Centers, compromised of The Center for Special Needs Trust Administration, The Center for Lien Resolution, The Center for Medicare Set Aside Administration, The Center for Litigation Support and The Center for Settlement Consultants, is a nationally-recognized organization. It provides an extensive range of professional services specifically designed to meet the needs of law firms by streamlining the pre-suit and litigation process and fully protecting their clients’ futures. By offering a wide spectrum of settlement services, it works to maximize financial returns and stability for claimants and their families. Contact Todd Belisle at (877) 766-5331, todd.belisle@centersmail.com

is a professional liability insurance company endorsed by NATA. It was created by lawyers for lawyers to provide the legal community with stability, service and fairness in professional liability coverage. The founders of Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Company envisioned a company owned by policyholders dedicated to service, and committed to providing lawyers with a stable market for malpractice insurance. For more information, click here.

NATA Affinity Partners provide discounts to members, a portion of fees are contributed to NATA.

Capitol Business Systems offers a discount program designed specifically for NATA members.  This program is administered by Capital Business Systems who offers service throughout the entire State of Nebraska!  When you purchase through this program, you will be benefitting the Association while at the same time obtaining a printer for your office at a deeply discounted price.  These programs include on-site service, all parts, and TONER!   Also included are delivery, installation and training by a Capital Business Systems representative.   For more information and pricing, please contact Lisa Loseke, NATA's representative, (402) 314-4154 or lloseke@capitalmds.com

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We are pleased to announce an exciting new benefit for members. NATA  has signed an affinity relationship agreement with SBA Loan Group, LLC, which helps law firms apply for and negotiate Small Business Administration loans. Law firms are eligible for SBA backed loans, which have interest rates that generally are lower than commercial banks or legal lenders and can be used without restrictions.

• SBA loans for working capital can be used for things like hiring new staff, advertising and marketing or modernizing equipment.
• SBA Loan Group works with law firms to qualify, gather necessary data, do a full financial analysis, place bank applications and assist in closing the transaction for SBA backed loans. SBA Loan Group works with a network of 50 banks to secure funding.
• SBA loans for working capital are typically for 10 years and have an annual interest rate between 5 percent and 6 percent. SBA loans to purchase real estate are for 25 years.
• SBA loans for general business purposes can be up to $5 million. Loans for purchasing real estate can be up to $14 million. Unlike bank loans or lines of credit, SBA loans cannot be canceled, as long as monthly payments are made.

Under an agreement approved by the NATA Board of Directors and SBA Loan Group, the company will pay a royalty to NATA based on a set percentage of the value of a loan. It’s a great benefit to help members, and benefit NATA.

If you are interested in talking to a representative of SBA Justice Loans, click here.