New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Esquire Bank "Banks" The Academy

In September 2008, Esquire Bank partnered with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (the Academy) where Esquire Bank is the preferred bank for the Academy and its membership.

What "Preferred Bank" Means for Academy Members

  • Members are entitled to a classic private bank experience with Esquire Bank, where members are treated like valued clients rather than customers—a practice long forgotten by "too big to fail" banks.
  • Members can engage with a bank that understands the unique needs and pressures that law professionals face. Esquire Bank's attorney-related products and services focus on members' business requirements.
  • Members can feel comfortable dealing with a bank that does not support tort reform. Rather, Esquire Bank's interests are directly aligned with law professionals', both politically politically and business-wise.

In support of our partnership, the Academy has been doing its business banking with Esquire Bank for nearly two years now! In addition, many prestigious members of the Academy have begun banking relationships with Esquire Bank.

In fact, our interests are so aligned with the Academy, Esquire Bank makes a contribution to the Academy each time a deposit attributable the the Academy's membership is made; Simply put, participation by members of the Academy in Esquire Bank's products and services provides direct financial support to the Academy's mission.

How do Academy members benefit from Esquire Bank?

  • Members can enjoy Esquire Bank's aim to be a fee-free bank. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the monthly fees that pick away at your capital—a practice refreshingly contrary to today's "too big to fail" bank practices.
  • We will reimburse all ATM fees members incur when using any ATM in the nation.
  • Members are treated as special—you are our client and will be assigned a personal private banker. Without you we cannot exist, unlike the "to big to fail" banks.
  • Members have access to business products and services at pricing exclusive to Academy members. Members will also have access to co-branding marketing opportunities.
  • Coming in January 2011—members will have access to Attorney Advantage Checking accounts at unbeatable rates!

We invite you to give Esquire Bank a try and experience what the Academy has already discovered!

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About the Academy

The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers maintains a strong commitment to protect, preserve and enhance the civil justice system, while working to rebuild and improve the image of our profession. The Academy's membership consists of plaintiff and defense attorneys, members of the judiciary, non-judicial government employees, law professors, law clerks, law secretaries, paralegals and law students, each benefiting from the Academy's comprehensive approach toward advancing our profession while embracing the core values of our legal system. The Academy's diverse membership base and strong grassroots network allow us to advocate on a wide array of legislative and political matters.