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BarristerThe Berks

The Official Publication of The Berks County Bar AssociationThe Legal Association of Berks County, established in 1867, became the Berks County Bar Association in 1888, and was incorporated as a non-profit association in 1931.

The goals then and now remain the same with responsibilities reflecting the changing times. 1. To promote and protect the legal system. 2. To provide education, both to attorneys

and the public. 3. To promote high ethical standards. 4. To provide services and benefits to the

members. 5. To keep the members appraised of actions

that focus and impact on the legal system. 6. To help members improve their quality

of life.

The mission of the Berks County Bar Association is to provide useful services to its members and to the community.

Berks County Bar Association544 Court Street, PO Box 10581Reading, PA 19603610.375.4591BerksBar.comExecutive Director, Donald F. Smith, Jr., Esq.

Reach an affluent and influential audience that cares about its community! The Berks Barrister, published quarterly, is shared among the legal community, professional office staff members and clients within the waiting rooms of the more than 100 law practices throughout the Greater Reading area.

editorial foCusThe Berks Barrister serves the legal community of Greater Reading, Pennsylvania. It addresses and explores issues relevant to the legal profession and the community, while promoting fellowship and goodwill among its members. It provides thought provoking articles, uplifting stories and relevant commentary concerning legal issues, education and fellowship opportunities that impact our community and the world.

600 1500 Quarterly Circulation Total Readership

BarristerThe Berks

Publication DeadlinesIssue Editorial Topics Ad Reservations Due Ad Materials Due

Winter (February)

Berks Bar 2013 Agenda2012 Legislative Impact Review

Taxation OverviewPro Bono Celebration

Law Foundation Benefit Luncheon

January 15, 2013 January 25, 2013

Spring (May)

Legends of the BarBench Bar Conference

Point-Counterpoint: Hot TopicLaw Foundation Report

Law Day Community Focus

April 15, 2013 April 25, 2013

Summer (August)

Pro Bono ProfileBerks Bar in the Community

Past Presidents’ Roll CallWeighing in: Law in the News

July 15, 2013 July 25, 2013

Autumn (November)

Outstanding HonorsPoint-Counterpoint: Hot Topic

Collaboration with the ChamberCommunity Scorecard

Bar’s Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation

October 15, 2013 October 25, 2013

Projected 2013 Editorial Calendar

Quarterly Features Member ProfilesCommunity Outreach Legal BriefsMilepost AnnouncementsPresident’s Message

Advertising Contacts:Tracy Hoffmann, 610-685-0914 x201

Fax: 610-685-0916berksbar@nhgi.net

2921 Windmill Road, Suite 4Reading, PA 19608

sPeCifiCations BlEEDs Bleeds for full page ads only. There are no additional charges for bleeds.

GuAranTEED POsiTiOns Add 25% to ad rates to guarantee position. Space and availability are limited.

CiRCulATiOn The Berks Barrister is published quarterly and is distributed to 600 members of the Berks County Bar Association.

DiGiTAl FilE GuiDElinEs All fonts embedded or included with native files All art must be CMYK, press ready Accepted files: High Res-PDF (preferred), InDesign, TIFF, EPS, JPEG All fonts and graphics packaged with native files High res artwork (300 dpi pics, 133 line screen)

COmmissiOn

Commission for advertising agencies is not a Berks County Bar Association policy. Agencies should seek fees directly from the advertiser.

PAymEnT inFORmATiOn All payments must be made “in advance of or upon delivery of goods or services.” In order to ensure this, Niemczyk Hoffmann obtains credit card information from each advertiser. If there are outstanding invoices for prior issues, companies will not be allowed to continue advertising.

CAnCEllATiOn POliCy

Cancellations must be made in writing and are not accepted after space reservation deadlines.

All advertising rates listed net. No cash discounts. If contract is canceled before contract completion, the advertiser will be billed the difference between the contracted rate and the single insertion rate. The editor reserves the right to accept/reject all ads and to position advertising at the publisher’s discretion.

To place an ad, or for more information contact Tracy Hoffmann at 610-685-0914, or berksbar@nhgi.net.

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Hoffmann Publishing Group, Inc. is the official publisher of The Berks Barrister

mailing instructions for materials:Dave Hessen

Hoffmann Publishing Group, Inc.2921 Windmill Road, Suite 4

Reading, PA 19608Phone: 610-685-0914

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PoliCy informationPayment Policy: Advertisers & advertising agencies are jointly responsible for payment of all insertions. Publisher will invoice the agency or advertiser after the publication has been mailed to the membership. Publisher will provide one tearsheet as proof of insertion. Payment must be received within 30 days of invoice or finance charges of 1.5% will be incurred. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Publisher, at its option, to place this agreement in the hands of an attorney or collection agency for debt collection, the advertiser agrees to pay attorney fees and all costs incurred by the Publisher.

The advertiser or the agency will bear full responsibility for withholding advertising materials that may violate any law, regulation or ruling of the Federal Trade Commission or infringe on any copyright, trademark or patent and shall defend, identify and hold harmless the Publisher from all third party claims on account thereof. Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement, photograph or illustration that is not deemed to be acceptable in keeping with standards of the publication.

I acknowledge upon signing this contract, that I have carefully read and accepted the terms, condition and policies of this contract. I further understand that any verbal agreements are not binding to this agreement.

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Make checks payable to: Hoffmann Publishing Group, Inc.

I understand the Berks County Bar Association does not guarantee the order and page location of advertisements. All contracts are non-cancelable. Payment in full is due within 30 days of publication date.

Place insertion online at nhgi.net/insertion or return to: MAIL: Hoffmann Publishing Group (Publisher), 2921 Windmill Road, Suite 4, Reading, PA 19608 EMAIL: Tracy Hoffmann at berksbar@nhgi.netQUESTIONS: (610) 685-0914

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meChaniCal requirements Full Page 7.5 x 10 Full Page Bleed 8.625 x 11.251/2 Page Vertical 3.625 x 10 1/2 Page horizontal 7.5 x 4.93751/2 Page island 4.93755 x 7.51/4 Page 3.625 x 4.93751/8 page 3.625 x 2.3125