Fee statements are in the mail.

Florida Bar members are now receiving their 2004-2005 annual fee statements --reflecting no increase in fees.

The statements were mailed in late May. The fees are payable July 1 and are late after August 15.

Members will receive one of two fee statements: one designed for active members and another for those who have elected inactive status. Annual fees are still $265. Inactive members pay $175. Eligible members may pay online at www.FLABAR.org.

Challenge for Children

Members also have an option to make a voluntary $45 contribution to The Florida Bar Foundation's Lawyers' Challenge for Children campaign to help bring the benefits of the law and lawyers to the lives of poor children. The Foundation will dedicate Bar members' contributions to legal assistance to...