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STATE BAR TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES

In addition to upgrading its physical facility, to better meet the needs of its members for conference, seminar, deposition and meeting space, The State Bar has been making some key  technology  changes.

  • New computer hardware will allow the staff to stay current with the newest programs and provide a more secure environment for your information.
  • New Web Membership Portal will provide access to essential Bar services through your web browser. Payment of State Bar Membership fees and CLE, FRD and IOLTA compliance reporting will all be done electronically.  Payments can be made by credit card, e-check and ACH transfers.
  • Lawyer Referral Service will be handled electronically so the public can search by zip code or county, on a 24 hour basis, for referrals to attorneys in specific practice areas and in particular locations throughout the State.  Links to participating attorney websites will provide advertising opportunities to participating attorneys at no additional cost to that attorney.
  • New Internet Service Provider provides internet connections at dramatic speed for faster assistance of our members and with greater security.

The administration and staff of the State Bar greatly appreciate your patience as we transition our new administrative systems. If you have questions or concerns, or need assistance maneuvering the current, and future, technology changes, please contact Mike Mellace at  Mellacem@wvbar.org.

JULY 1, 2012 – JUNE 30, 2013 MEMBERSHIP DUES CHANGES

If you have already signed up to submit your FRD, IOLTA and Payment online here and have not received any response pleaseclick here for a document that will show you where to go and submit your information. If you have not received an email with a first time link from support@wvbar.org then you will need to contact Mike Mellace at Mellacem@wvbar.org.

 

Your membership dues for fiscal year 2012-2013, and your Financial Responsibility Disclosure and IOLTA reporting requirements, can now be completed on line. All dues payments and submissions (Paper and online form) must be completed no later than September 1, 2012. 

LAWYER DISCIPLINARY BOARD REQUEST FOR COMMENTS: SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT COMMITTEE
The Lawyer Disciplinary Board has received a request for an opinion concerning the “indemnify and hold harmless” language contained in settlement agreements. The Committee has drafted an L.E.O. to address this issue, and is soliciting public comments thereon. Click here for a copy of the L.E.O. Please submit your written comments to the Settlement Agreement Committee, c/o Office of Disciplinary Counsel, 4700 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 1200C, Charleston, WV 25304. Deadline for submissions: October 12, 2012.

COMMENTS REQUESTED ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CIVIL PROCEEDINGS RULES  

The Court is requesting comments on the Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Domestic Violence Civil Proceedings, Rules 4 and 11. The contact person is the Deputy Clerk, Edythe Nash Gaiser, her contact information is as follows:  phone no. 304-558-2601 and email address: Edythe.Nash@courtswv.gov
Upcoming Events

AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 COAL LAW SEMINAR

WVCLE, sponsored by The West Virginia State Bar and the WVU College of Law, will present the “Coal Law” seminar on August 31 & September 1, 2012, at the WVU College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Speakers include:  Jeffrey K. Phillips, Professor Patrick C. McGinley, Benjamin L. Bailey, Joseph L. Jenkins, Robert G. McLusky, P. Nathan Bowles, Jr., William D. Wilmoth, Paul E. Frampton, and David J. Laurent.  This seminar is accredited for 9.5 WV MCLE credits.  The seminar begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning and adjourns at 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning.  The Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa (304-594-1111) has rooms available for Friday night only at a rate of $199 per night, without tax.  Mention “WVCLE” to reserve a room in our block at this rate.  If you would like to register for this seminar or for more information, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 – WVCLE ETHICS SEMINAR – SPACE AND TICKETS AVAILABLE!

WVCLE, sponsored by The West Virginia State Bar and the WVU College of Law, will present the “Ethics” seminar on September 1, 2012, at the WVU College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Speakers include:  Robert H. Davis and Lonnie C. Simmons.  Our experts will address the following topics:  Ethics and Malpractice Compliant Avoidance and 50 Shades of Grey:  Murky Ethical Issues Faced by Lawyers on a Daily Basis.  This seminar is accredited for 3.0 WV MCLE credits, including 3.0 Ethics credits.  The seminar begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning and adjourns at 11:00 a.m.  The Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa (304-594-1111) has rooms available for Friday night only at a rate of $199 per night, tax not included. Mention “WVCLE” to reserve a room in our block at this rate.   If you would like to register for this seminar or for more information, pleaseCLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255.

SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2012 – WVCLE INSURANCE LAW SEMINAR

WVCLE, sponsored by The West Virginia State Bar and the WVU College of Law, will present the “Insurance Law” seminar on September 21-22, 2012, live at the WVU College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Speakers include:  Professor Thomas C. Cady, Ancil G. Ramey, Vincent J. King, John J. Polak, Eric J. Hulett, Cheryl A. Fisher, Paul K. Reese, John R. McGhee, Erika Klie Kolenich, Thomas J. Hurney, and Burke A. Christensen.  This seminar is accredited for 9.6 WV MCLE credits, including 1.2 Ethics credits.  The seminar begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning and adjourns at 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning.  If you would like to register for this seminar or for more information, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255.

OCTOBER 23, 2012 – TRI-STATE TAX INSTITUTE
The 55th annual tax seminar sponsored by the Tri-State Tax Institute and Wheeling Jesuit University will be held on October 23, 2012 on the campus of Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling.  Our featured presentation this year is Jeffrey Wright, tax leader in the oil and gas industry practice of Deloitte & Touche’s Houston, Texas office, speaking on Oil and Gas Tax Considerations from the Landowner’s Perspective.  Other topics include Creative Charitable Planning with Non-Cash Assets, Economic Update, Ethics, and Income Tax Legislation Update. For additional information on the program and to register click here. If you have questions, contact Cathy Rector at Wheeling Jesuit University at rector@wju.edu. You may also contact Robert J. Krall, Esq., Chairman of the Institute at rkrall@hmhy.com or 304-242-2300.  CLE credits are approved for West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, including an hour of ethics credit.

SAVE THE DATE

Court-Approved GAL Training-Trainings for guardians ad litem (GALs) in family court and child abuse/neglect cases will take place onNovember 14, 2012, at the Charleston Marriott and November 16, 2012, at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown.  Sponsored by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the trainings will meet the new guidelines for family court GALs under the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Court, as well as the new training requirement for child abuse/neglect GALs/children’s attorneys under W.Va. Code §49-6-2(a).  Registration information will be available this summer. 

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