The Bar acknowledges and thanks Past-President Thomas J. Hurney, Jr. for preparing the attached summary of protocols for reopening West Virginia State Courts and United States District Courts. Click here to view the “Guide”

Since the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (“the Court”) released the March 12,2020 COVID-19 Planning Document, the COVID-19 pandemic response has evolved to meet thetask. The Court has taken all necessary steps to both address the pandemic and allow access to thecourts through the issuance of protocols, multiple administrative orders, and several internalguidance […]

Supreme Court Extends CLE Reporting Period and Bridge the Gap Completion Dates   Due to ongoing CLE issues caused by the COVID-19 virus, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has granted a request from the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a one-year extension for completion of the Bridge the Gap program for […]

The West Virginia State Bar is pleased to announce the newly elected BOG & YLS officers. BOARD OF GOVERNORS President Monica N Haddad President-Elect Thomas E. Scarr Vice-President Benjamin M Mishoe YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION Chairperson ERIC M. HAYHURST Vice-Chair ANGELA N. BRUNICARDI-DOSS Secretary ASHTON L. BIAS

In order to protect the health and well-being of court employees, litigants, witnesses. jurors, attorneys, and the general public. a judicial emergency is declared for the day(s) of March 23, 2020, through May 1, 2020, in all fifty-five (55) counties in West Virginia. Pursuant to W. Va. Code §2-2-2(a).