The State Bar has become aware of fraudulent schemes that have targeted lawyers’ client trust accounts throughout the country. From email that the ADO has received from its counterparts in other states, there appear to be two variations that have been used during the last few months. The first scheme is an advance fee “confidence scam” […]
Archives for November 2016
Judge of the Court of Claims
The West Virginia State Bar is seeking candidates for the position of Judge of the Court of Claims. The State Bar Board of Governors will nominate three (3) lawyers and will submit these names to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate for appointment to the Court. The term is for six (6) […]
Mandatory E-Filing Counties
The following counties require E-Filing: Marion, Jefferson. Monroe and Hampshire are voluntary. The E-Filing system can be accessed at https://efile.courtswva.com/Default.aspx Any questions contact the local circuit clerk’s office of the county for which you are filing.
