The United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia requires all attorneys  to electronically file all pleadings using the Court’s Case Management Electronic Filing System (referred to as CM/ECF).  The Court is offering a two and one half (2 ½) hour training course for attorneys and/or their support staff on the use of the CM/ECF filing system on the following dates at the Martinsburg point of holding court:   June 5 and 6, 2013   Wednesday, June 5           9:00 a.m  ... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_West_V,61.aspx Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT 2013-05-13T14:00:00 This past weekend was the quarterly Board of Governors meeting as well as the State Bar Annual Dinner.  Although this is not an exhaustive list, during the Board meeting, the following actions were taken:   -        President Jim Wright reported on the meetings and progress of the State Bar Bylaws Commission.  He also said that there is progress on the employee handbook for Bar employees.  -        I reported on the February and upcoming August meetings of the American Bar Association House of... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/State_Bar_Annual_Meeting_and_Reception,62.aspx Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT 2013-05-13T14:00:00 CHARLESTON, W.Va.- West Virginia students have used their creativity and knowledge to win a video contest about the U.S. Constitution.   The contest, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia State Bar, rewards students for the best creation of a 3-minute video with the theme, "We the People: The Constitution in Our Lives."   "Understanding the origins of the U.S. Constitution and the role it plays in our daily lives is something that benefits all students," said... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/West_Virginia_Students_Get_Creative_with_the_Constitution,60.aspx Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT 2013-05-09T09:00:00 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Commerce is again offering reunion kits for people coming home to the Mountain State in 2013. Perfect for reunion planners, the kits welcome people to West Virginia by providing everything needed to celebrate this important birthday, including postcards, state highway maps, travel guides and goodie bags.   The state celebrates its sesquicentennial birthday on June 20, and West Virginians reuniting with friends, family and former classmates can take... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/Celebrate_the_States_150th_Birthday_with_West_Virginia_Reunion_K,59.aspx Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT 2013-04-15T14:00:00 The Mountain State Bar will hold its annual meeting on May 18, 2013 at the Mountaineer Conference Center in Beckley, WV. Retiring professor Franklin D. Cleckley will be honored at the Saturday evening banquet. To view the agenda and register for the meeting click here. For sponsorship information click here. Questions: Wilburt A. Payne or Roslyn Clark-Artis. http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/Mountain_State_Bar_Annual_Meeting,55.aspx Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMT 2013-03-18T16:30:00 The new version of the membership directory is now available.  The directory is a digital .PDF file that can be saved to your computer.  As a service to our members, this version of the directory is only available through the member login.  Information available to the public remains unchanged (does not include member email addresses) under the Public Information tab on the website.  If you want a printed copy of the directory, you can download it from your computer or you may purchase a bound copy from... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/2013_Membership_Directory,53.aspx Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT 2013-03-18T09:00:00 MEDIATION TRAINING SESSIONS  Basic Mediation Training Sessions On June 18 and 19, 2013, The West Virginia State Bar's ADR Committee will present its annual Basic Mediation Training Sessions. The sessions will be held at the Days Hotel in Flatwoods. Click here for the agenda. Advanced Mediation Training Session Also an Advanced Mediation Training Session will be held on July 10, 2013 The session will be held at the Days Hotel in Flatwoods. Click here for the agenda Materials will not be... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/Mediation_Training_Sessions,51.aspx Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT 2013-03-08T15:00:00 The West Virginia Association of Administrative Law Judges will host its 2013 Annual Meeting and Seminar on Friday, May 31, 2013.  It will be held in the Charleston Civic Center Meeting Room 202 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.  Topics will include federal ALJ practice, court room security and ALJ ethics.  Click Here for the conference schedule. Click Here for a flier with more informaiton. For more information please contact:  Rebecca Charles at the Office of Judges at 304-558-1966 extension 3000. http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/WV_Association_of_Administrative_Law_Judges_Annual_Meeting_and_S,50.aspx Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT 2013-03-07T17:00:00 The Public Interest Advocates are celebrating 25 years of supporting public interest fellows at the annual PIA Auction! The Auction will take place on March 7, 2013 (Dining at 5, bidding at 6). If you can't attend but wish to submit a proxy bid, please email Andrew Thomas and we can arrange it for you: athoma25@mix.wvu.edu   Featured items include:   *CLE package including tickets to the WVU v. William and Mary football game, and one CLE registration. (Minimum bid starts at $200... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/Public_Interest_Advocates_PIA_Annual_Auction_,47.aspx Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT 2013-02-11T17:00:00 Annual Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Reception and Awards Banquet at 7:00 p.m. This year's condensed format will feature a dinner and the following presentations:  - Swearing in of the new state Bar President, President-elect and Vice-President  - Incoming Board of Governor and WYLS Executive Committee Members  - 50 Year Member Recognition  - 2013 Citizen Soldier Award  - 2013 Young Lawyer Award  - Kaufman Awards  - State Bar Video Contest Winners    Click here to register and pay... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/2013_Annual_Business_Meeting,43.aspx Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT 2013-01-16T08:00:00 Lawyer Referral Service Now Online The West Virginia State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service Committee would like to introduce the new Lawyer Referral Service website! www.wvlawyerreferral.org. The new service is designed to provide a faster and easier way for the public to connect with attorneys who may be willing to take on new cases. Participants in the new Lawyer Referral Service can be searched by practice area and zip code.   Features of the New LRS Website Search By Zip Code, County &... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/New_Online_Lawyer_Referral_Service,40.aspx Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT 2012-12-03T10:00:00 State Bar Phone Number Changes  In order to better serve our members and the public, and to keep up with technology, the State Bar needs to replace its outdated phone system.  The new technology and phone system will require the State Bar to change its current phone numbers.  Effective November 1, 2012, the State Bar’s main and direct dial phone numbers will change.  The current toll free number will remain the same.  Current phone numbers may still be used through December 1.  As the new numbers are... http://www.wvbar.org/news_events_publications/news/articles/State_Bar_Phone_Number_Changes,35.aspx Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2012-11-18T16:00:00 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:03:30 GMT http://www.wvbar.org/shared/handlers/newsrss.ashx?cid=1 10 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:03:30 GMT