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2016 Annual Meeting at the Greenbrier – Details Coming Soon!
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Annual Membership Reporting & Fees
On June 12, 2015 all Active and Inactive members were mailed an orange postcard via USPS. This postcard contains instructions on how to complete reporting and fees for the 2015-16 fiscal year.
The deadline for Reporting and Fee payment is midnight, September 1, 2015. For more information on how to complete this process go to www.wvbar.org.
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State Bar Annual Meeting 2016
The West Virginia State Bar is pleased to announce that the 2016 Annual Meeting will be held at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Six hours of continuing legal education will be offered on Monday, April 4, for a total cost of $75. Discounted room rates will be available for the dates surrounding the meeting. Agenda topics are being finalized. Presenters will include members of our federal judiciary and two nationally renowned speakers. A buffet dinner will be held on Sunday, April 3. All are invited to attend the dinner where 2015 Fifty Year Bar Members, Past Presidents of the State Bar and award winners for both the State Bar and Legal Aid of West Virginia will be recognized. The cost for the dinner will be $130/person. Keep watching the Bar Blast for updates on the Annual Meeting. |
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Annual Professional Limited Liability (PLLC) Organization Renewals
In order to insure that your PLLC is in compliance with the laws of The State of West Virginia, you need to file an annual renewal application with The State Bar. Any change in the corporate organization from the prior year must be reported. COPIES OF CURRENT CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE ARE REQUIRED. Every PLLC must also register an email address.
If your organization renewed online previously click here to login. PLLC Annual Renewals are due by July 1, 2015. If you have questions concerning PLLC reporting requirements contact Anita R. Casey at 304-553-7228 or caseya@wvbar.org. If you have questions concerning the process for online filing contact Mike Mellace at 304-553-7223 ormellacem@wvbar.org. |
“Making Money Talk – Effective Negotiations in Mediation” – Advanced Mediation Training
The ADR Committee will be sponsoring a negotiations training  with Andy Little, a nationally recognized mediator and negotiations trainer, and author of the book MAKING MONEY TALK. This training will take place on July 14, 2015, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Bridgeport Conference Center and will qualify for 7.5 hours of CLE. Join us and learn how to more effectively utilize negotiations in mediation, whether you are a mediator or an advocate for your client. All registrants will receive a complimentary copy of Andy’s book as part of the registration process. Other presenters/panelists include The Honorable Michael Aloi, Don O’Dell, Esq., David Hendrickson, Esq., and Monica Haddad, Esq. Cost for the training is $150.00. For further information contact Monica Haddad at monicahaddad@comcast.net.
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Tuesday Legal Connect Volunteers Needed
The State Bar is in need of volunteer attorneys on Tuesday evenings inJune to field legal questions from the public as part of the “Tuesday Legal Connect” program. Volunteers would work out of the Legal Aid office located at 1519 North Walker Street, Princeton, W. Va. from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING IN JUNE, PLEASE EMAIL CAROLYN LAXTON AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HER ADDRESS IS claxton@lawv.net. |
| Public Comment on Rules of Procedure for Child Abuse and Neglect
The Court is requesting public comment on amendments to the Rules of Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings. The Rules have been updated and amended to reflect code changes and codes repealed by the WV Legislature . The rules have also been amended to reflect changes in legislation following passage of the federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, approved on September 29, 2014. The Court has approved a 60 day comment period to end on July 28, 2015.Please send any comments to the WV Supreme Court Clerks Office.
Click here for the Order |
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Lawyer Disciplinary Board Request For Public Comments
The Lawyer Disciplinary Board is soliciting public comments on the following Legal Ethics Opinions:
L.E.O. 2015-01: Use of Stand-In Counsel
Deadline for submissions: September 14, 2015.
L.E.O. 2015-02: Social Media and Attorneys
Deadline for submissions: September 14, 2015.
L.E.O. 2015: The Amended Rules of Professional Conduct and the Effect on L.E.I. 98-02
Deadline for submissions: September 14 2015.
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7th Judicial Circuit Vacancy
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the 7th Judicial Circuit serving Logan County. Candidates must submit completed applications by no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 2015. The deadline for submittal of letters of recommendation or comment is June 23, 2015. Applications and instructions are available at www.governor.wv.gov. For more information about the application process, please call Manda Bickoff at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held in Charleston on July 7, 2015. |
1st Judicial Circuit Vacancy
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the 1st Judicial Circuit serving Brooke, Hancock, and Ohio Counties. Candidates must submit completed applications by no later than 5:00 p.m. onJune 16, 2015. The deadline for submittal of letters of recommendation or comment is June 23, 2015. Applications and instructions are available at www.governor.wv.gov. For more information about the application process, please call Manda Bickoff at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held in Charleston on July 7 or July 8, 2015.
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June 17-19, 2015
DTCWV 33rd Annual Meeting
Host: Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
Location: Oglebay Resort & Conference Center
CLE: WV 10.50 Gen. Credits, including 3.90 Ethics
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June 18, 2015
WVCLE Insurance Law
Host: West Virginia Continuing Legal Education (WVCLE)
Location: WVU Medical Center – Charleston, WV
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June 18-19, 2015
Public Defender Services 2015 Annual Conference
Host: West Virginia Public Defender Services
Location: Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV
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July 20-21 & 23-24, 2015
WV Court Improvement Program Cross-Training Conferences
Host: West Virginia Court Improvement Program
Location: Charleston Marriott – July 20-21,
Bridgeport Conference Center – July 23-24.
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April 3-4, 2016
The WV State Bar Annual Meeting 2016 – SAVE THE DATE!
Host: The West Virginia State Bar
Location: The Greenbrier
Details coming soon!
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