This agency of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia shall be known as the “West Virginia State Bar.” Its principal office shall be maintained in the capital city of the State of West Virginia, or at such other place as may be designated by the board of governors.
The objects of the West Virginia State Bar shall be to protect the interests of the public; to advance the administration of justice and the science of jurisprudence; to improve the relations between the public and the bench and the bar; to uphold and elevate the standards of honor, integrity, competency and courtesy in the legal profession; and to encourage cordial relations among its members.
It is the purpose of the West Virginia State Bar to give effect to pertinent rules of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, to perform the functions expressed in this constitution and bylaws, and to perform such other functions as directed by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Article II. Objects and Purposes
Article III. Membership
Article IV. Government: Board of Governors; Officers and Committees
Article V. Meetings
Article VI. Amendments
Definition of the Practice of Law
West Virginia State Bar Bylaws
Article 1 Definitions and Rules of Construction
