WV State Bar

STATE BAR AUDIT REPORT - For the fiscal year of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, The West Virginia State Bar had an independent audit of its financial records completed.  To review the management letter CLICK HERE and to review the audited financials CLICK HERE.

CHANGE IN PRO HAC VICE FEE - By Order entered February 11, 2010, effective July 1, 2010, the fee for pro hac vice admission under Rule 8.0 of the West Virginia Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law has been increased to $350.00.  A comparable change in the fee was made to Rule 4.02 of the West Virginia Trial Court Rules, dealing with pro hac vice admission.  That change was also made by Order entered on February 11, 2010.  To review the Order amending Rule 8.0 and the Order amending Rule 4.02 click here.

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.