WV State Bar

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT -  The Supreme Court of Appeals has entered an order with a proposed amendment to Rule 8, Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law.  The proposed amendment increases the fee paid to The West Virginia State Bar for each individual applicant in each individual pro hac vice admission.  Public comment on the proposed amendment may be filed with the Office of the Clerk, West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, by January 25, 2010.  Click here to review the Order.

30TH ANNUAL LITIGATION SEMINAR - WVCLE, jointly sponsored by the WVU College of Law and The West Virginia State Bar, is pleased to announce its 30TH ANNUAL LITIGATION SEMINAR which will be held at Canaan Valley Resort on February 19-20, 2010.  This seminar will feature prominent judges and lawyers including:  The Honorable Robin J. Davis, The Honorable Ronald E. Wilson, Michael J. Farrell, Professor Thomas C. Cady, Joshua I. Barrett, David E. Goddard, Amber L. Hoback, Troy N. Giatras, and Jessica H. Donahue.  To register online, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255 for more information. 

PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS - The deadlines for two prestigious awards that will be presented at the State Bar's Annual Meeting in May at The Greenbrier are approaching. The Young Lawyers Section will award its Young Lawyer of the Year Award and the State Bar will present the James Madison Cutts, Jr. Citizen Solider Award. Nominations for the Cutts Award must be received by March 2, 2010. Nominations for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award must be received by March 15, 2010.
 

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 7-8, 2010: The West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting at The Greenbrier! Make plans now to attend the West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting and complete your CLE requirements before the June 30, 2010 deadline. Take advantage of very special activities, nationally known speakers and extra-special room rates starting at $285 for a standard guest room. A group rate has also been obtained at the Hampton Inn in Lewisburg. Don't miss this great opportunity to gather with friends at this historic location.