The West Virginia State Bar is pleased to announce that the State Bar Center is hosting a show of selected art works of the students and faculty of West Virginia State University.  The show will continue until the end of January 2019.  For more information click here.

You are cordially invited to attend the formal investiture ceremony of the Honorable James P. Mazzone as United States Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the United States Courthouse and Federal Building, 1125 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV. Overflow seating for bar members will be available in the North Courtroom on the 2nd floor where a live video/audio feed will be transmitted. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by November 16, 2018, to Kim A. Criswell at (304) 234-0380 or kim_criswell@wvnd.uscourts.gov.

The West Virginia State Bar’s Veteran and Military Affairs Committee is participating in the Marine Corp Reserve’s Toys for Tots program this year. Most activities will take place in late October to mid November. If you are interested in volunteering to help by hosting a drop box, collecting and/or sorting toys at the Reserve Center, please contact Committee Co-chairperson Lew Brewer at rbtr8or@outlook.com or Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org.

Upcoming Events

Location: Embassy Suites  – Charleston, WV

More Information Coming Soon

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The West Virginia State Bar is seeking candidates for the position of Commissioner of the Legislature Claims Commission. The State Bar Board of Governors will nominate three (3) lawyers (the applicant should be affiliated with Democratic Party) and will submit these names to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate for appointment to the Claims Commission. The term is for six (6) years. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a licensed attorney is required. A full description of qualifications can be found in W.Va. Code Section 14-2-4 and 14-2-10, and compensation is provided for in W.Va. Code Section 14-2-8. This position involves hearing and deciding claims filed against state agencies and the Crime Victims Fund. The main offices of the Claims Commission are at the State Capitol with travel to other parts of the state for hearings. Some administrative law, mediation, or other judicial experience would be beneficial.

If you qualify for appointment, and would like to be considered for nomination, please send your resume, with any supporting information and/or letters of reference, to Anita R. Casey, Executive Director, The West Virginia State Bar, 2000 Deitrick Blvd., Charleston, WV 25311 or caseya@wvbar.org. Nominations must be received by midnight, December 31, 2018

The West Virginia State Bar’s Veteran and Military Affairs Committee is participating in the Marine Corp Reserve’s Toys for Tots program this year. Most activities will take place in late October to mid November. If you are interested in volunteering to help by hosting a drop box, collecting and/or sorting toys at the Reserve Center, please contact Committee Co-chairperson Lew Brewer at rbtr8or@outlook.com or Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org.

Lawyers across America are eligible for a pro bono opportunity made possible by a recent order of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The order permits out-of-state lawyers to temporarily provide pro bono legal services to low- to moderate-income North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Florence.

Upcoming Events

Location: Embassy Suites  – Charleston, WV

More Information Coming Soon

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The West Virginia State Bar is seeking candidates for the position of Commissioner of the Legislature Claims Commission. The State Bar Board of Governors will nominate three (3) lawyers (the applicant should be affiliated with Democratic Party) and will submit these names to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate for appointment to the Claims Commission. The term is for six (6) years. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a licensed attorney is required. A full description of qualifications can be found in W.Va. Code Section 14-2-4 and 14-2-10, and compensation is provided for in W.Va. Code Section 14-2-8. This position involves hearing and deciding claims filed against state agencies and the Crime Victims Fund. The main offices of the Claims Commission are at the State Capitol with travel to other parts of the state for hearings. Some administrative law, mediation, or other judicial experience would be beneficial.

If you qualify for appointment, and would like to be considered for nomination, please send your resume, with any supporting information and/or letters of reference, to Anita R. Casey, Executive Director, The West Virginia State Bar, 2000 Deitrick Blvd., Charleston, WV 25311 or caseya@wvbar.org. Nominations must be received by midnight, December 31, 2018

The West Virginia State Bar’s Veteran and Military Affairs Committee is participating in the Marine Corp Reserve’s Toys for Tots program this year. Most activities will take place in late October to mid November. If you are interested in volunteering to help by hosting a drop box, collecting and/or sorting toys at the Reserve Center, please contact Committee Co-chairperson Lew Brewer at rbtr8or@outlook.com or Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org.

Lawyers across America are eligible for a pro bono opportunity made possible by a recent order of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The order permits out-of-state lawyers to temporarily provide pro bono legal services to low- to moderate-income North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Florence.

Upcoming Events

Host: West Virginia Women Attorneys

Location: LaBelle Theater – Charleston, WV

CLE: 2.4 total credits, including 1.2 ethics credits

Host: The West Virginia Tax Institute

Location: Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place -Morgantown, WV

CLE: 16.4 credit hours including 1.0 of ethics

*You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive the Bar-Blast from the WV State Bar. To change you email address or manage your email subscriptions, you must log into the Membership Portal at mywvbar.org. This mailing list is updated weekly.

The West Virginia State Bar’s Veteran and Military Affairs Committee is participating in the Marine Corp Reserve’s Toys for Tots program this year. Most activities will take place in late October to mid November. If you are interested in volunteering to help by hosting a drop box, collecting and/or sorting toys at the Reserve Center, please contact Committee Co-chairperson Lew Brewer at rbtr8or@outlook.com or Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org.

Lawyers across America are eligible for a pro bono opportunity made possible by a recent order of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The order permits out-of-state lawyers to temporarily provide pro bono legal services to low- to moderate-income North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Florence.

The United States District Court for Southern District of West Virginia is currently accepting applications for appointment to the Criminal Justice Act Panel.  Members in good standing of the federal bar of the Southern District who have relevant criminal defense experience and a desire to provide quality representation to indigent defendants in a variety of criminal matters are encouraged to review the current CJA Plan and access a PDF-fillable application from the Court’s website at www.wvsd.uscourts.gov .Both documents are located under the CJA tab or you may click here for the application.

 Applications are due by October 19, 2018 and can be submitted via email to  Angie Volk, CJA Supervising Attorney for the Southern District, at angie_volk@wvsd.uscourts.gov.  Ms. Volk is also available to answer any questions regarding the application process via email or by calling 304-347-3191.

Upcoming Events

Host: The West Virginia Bar Association

Location: WV Culture Center, State Capitol Complex – Charleston, WV

CLE: pending

Click Here to see more information and to purchase tickets

Host: West Virginia State Medical Association

Location: Embassy Suites, Charleston, West Virginia

CLE: 23.30 total credits, including 7.50 attorney wellness credits

Host: West Virginia Women Attorneys

Location: LaBelle Theater – Charleston, WV

CLE: 2.4 total credits, including 1.2 ethics credits

Host: Tri-State Tax Institute, West Liberty University & The WV State Bar State and Federal Taxation Committee

Location: WLU Highlands Center

CLE: 8 total credits, including 1.2 ethics credits

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The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the 1st Judicial Circuit Court serving Ohio, Brooke and Hancock Counties. The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is also currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the 12th Judicial Circuit Court serving Fayette County. Candidates must submit their completed applications by no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2018. The deadline for submittal of letters of recommendation or comment is October 16, 2018. Applications and instructions are available at www.governor.wv.gov. For more information about the application process, please call Ashley Summitt at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held in Charleston on October 23 and 24, 2018.

The West Virginia State Bar’s Veteran and Military Affairs Committee is participating in the Marine Corp Reserve’s Toys for Tots program this year. Most activities will take place in late October to mid November. If you are interested in volunteering to help by hosting a drop box, collecting and/or sorting toys at the Reserve Center, please contact Committee Co-chairperson Lew Brewer at rbtr8or@outlook.com or Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org.

The United States District Court for Southern District of West Virginia is currently accepting applications for appointment to the Criminal Justice Act Panel.  Members in good standing of the federal bar of the Southern District who have relevant criminal defense experience and a desire to provide quality representation to indigent defendants in a variety of criminal matters are encouraged to review the current CJA Plan and access a PDF-fillable application from the Court’s website at www.wvsd.uscourts.gov .Both documents are located under the CJA tab or you may click here for the application.

 Applications are due by October 19, 2018 and can be submitted via email to  Angie Volk, CJA Supervising Attorney for the Southern District, at angie_volk@wvsd.uscourts.gov.  Ms. Volk is also available to answer any questions regarding the application process via email or by calling 304-347-3191.

Upcoming Events

Host: The West Virginia Bar Association

Location: WV Culture Center, State Capitol Complex – Charleston, WV

CLE: pending

Click Here to see more information and to purchase tickets

Host: The West Virginia Bar Association

Location: WV Culture Center, State Capitol Complex – Charleston, WV

CLE: pending

Click Here to see more information and to purchase tickets

Host: West Virginia State Medical Association

Location: Embassy Suites, Charleston, West Virginia

CLE: 23.30 total credits, including 7.50 attorney wellness credits

Host: Tri-State Tax Institute, West Liberty University & The WV State Bar State and Federal Taxation Committee

Location: WLU Highlands Center

CLE: 8 total credits, including 1.2 ethics credits

*You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive the Bar-Blast from the WV State Bar. To change you email address or manage your email subscriptions, you must log into the Membership Portal at mywvbar.org. This mailing list is updated weekly.