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Nominations being accepted for 2025
- Young Lawyer of the Year
- Mentor of the Year
- Solo/Small Firm Lawyer of the Year
- Government Lawyer/Public Defender of the Year
Do you know an exceptional attorney who promotes a positive image within the profession and community at large? Nominate them! All awards will be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony held at the Greenbrier Resort on Thursday, April 3rd. Nominations may be emailed to WVSB Executive Director, Mary Jane Pickens, at pickensmj@wvbar.org by the end of the business day on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Nominations may include letters of recommendations, photos, articles, or other relevant information.
CLICK HERE for requirements and how to submit a nomination
CLICK HERE to nominate your exceptional attorney
ALL Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on
Monday, March 4, 2025
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CLE Rule Spotlight
Reporting Tip
Administrative Rule 6.08(d) outlines the basic approval standards for a CLE course and it states “(t)o be approved, a course shall have significant intellectual or practical content; it shall deal primarily with matter directly related to the practice of law (which includes professional responsibility and office practice); it shall be taught by persons who are qualified by practical or academic experience in the subjects covered and must include the distribution of high quality written materials pertaining to the subjects covered.”
In accordance with the requirements outlined in this rule, the Individual Course Approval Application requires an attorney to attach (1) a detailed, timed agenda (so that credit requests can be calculated and course content can be verified); (2) speaker bios (so that speaker qualifications can be verified) and (3) written course materials for a course. Please make sure that you have all of these attachments before submitting an application for CLE credit. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. If any of the attachments are too large for the application size limitations they can be emailed directly to the Compliance Coordinator at chases@wvbar.org but the CLE course approval application itself must still be submitted via the online member portal.
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Amendments to the West Virginia State Bar
Administrative Rule 14 -Adopted
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 24, 2025
On January 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia adopted amendments to the West Virginia State Bar Rule 14 on Succession Planning.
CLICK HERE to review the ORDER adopting the amendments
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Request for Public Comment on Amendments
to Rule 26 of the West Virginia Rules of Juvenile Procedure
Public comments are sought on proposed amendments to Rule 26 of the West Virginia Rules of Juvenile Procedure. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court no later than February 28, 2025.
CLICK HERE to View the ORDER
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The State Bar is pleased to share that the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service is recognizing Bowles Rice, as West Virginia's 2024 Pro Bono Leader, for providing extraordinary pro bono services through the ABA Free Legal Answers virtual legal advice portal. Bowles Rice attorneys answered 172 civil legal questions on the West Virginia ABA Free Legal Answer site in 2024.
Now in its ninth year, ABA Free Legal Answers has responded to more than 400,000 civil legal questions submitted by users to the over 15,000 pro bono attorneys from 43 jurisdictions, including a federal portal addressing veterans benefits and immigration questions.
The State Bar wishes to thank Bowles Rice and all Bar members who take time from their busy schedules to help make the ABA Free Legal Answers a success.
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INTEREST RATE ON JUDGMENTS AND DECREES FOR 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of West Virginia Code 56-6-31, and an Administrative Order of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, please be advised that the interest rate, including pre-judgment interest, for judgments and decrees entered during the year 2025, is 7.00%.
Click Here for the January 3, 2025 Administrative Order
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Call for Judges:
2025 National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court
The National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition, hosted March 6-8 by WVU Law, is seeking volunteer judges. The competition is being held online. Early round judges must be attorneys of good standing licensed to practice law in any state. Now in its 14th year, the National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition attracts exceptional law students from across the country. This year, 24 teams from 13 law schools are registered to compete. To volunteer or ask questions, please fill out this availability survey or email wvumoot@mail.wvu.edu. The problem is posted on the competition website.
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February 21, 2025
Gibson Funds Training - Webinar
The Abuse and Neglect Task Force of WV Public Defender Services will be holding a training about Gibson Funds. In West Virginia, Gibson Funds reimburse relatives for reunification services related to child abuse and neglect. This can include transportation for visits with the child's biological parents. This training will go over everything that you need to know in order to properly utilize these funds in your cases.
HOST: Abuse and Neglect Task Force of the WV Public Defender Services
LOCATION: Zoom Webinar
TIME: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Who should attend: Anyone who focuses on Abuse and Neglect cases or has an interest on expanding their knowledge on them.
COST: FREE
CLE: 1.2 credits
CLICK HERE for more information and to REGISTER
Registration is required and will be open until February 20th at 4:00 p.m.
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Host: WV State Bar Multicultural Lawyers Committee
CLE: 3 credits including 1 ethics credit
Location: In-person at the State Bar Center, Large Lower Level Conference Room, Charleston and via live video conference.
Cost: Free
Click Here to REGISTER for Live In-Person Attendance
Click Here to REGISTER for Live Webinar Attendance
Facility Details: Due to limited capacity for live attendance at the State Bar Center, registration is limited to the first 35 registrants. Attendance via webinar is also limited to the first 500 registrants. There is an increased interest in attending webinars, therefore, you are encouraged to register early to secure a link to attend virtually. All attendees, whether in person or virtual, will receive an email confirming registration. If you do not receive a confirmation of registration, you will not be able to participate in the seminar on the day of presentation.
Note to those attending in person: If you are unable to use the stairs from the first floor to the lower level, please drive down the driveway on the left-side of the Bar Center and enter the building at the bottom of the driveway. Handicap accessible restrooms are available. If you need other assistance, please contact the State Bar 304-553-7220, in advance of the meeting, so arrangements can be made with you.
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Host: West Virginia State Bar
Location: The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
CLE: Pending
- Cost for CLE Program only $175
- Cost for Banquet only $195
- Cost for Both CLE and Banquet $350
CLICK HERE to REGISTER to attend Live In-Person Annual Meeting
ANNUAL MEETING Live VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE:
Cost: $175
CLICK HERE to REGISTER to attend Live Virtual CLE Program
FEDERAL/STATE PUBLIC DEFENDERS, FED/STATE LAW CLERKS, LEGAL AID REGISTRATION:
- Cost for CLE Program Only $100
- Cost for Banquet Only $195
- Cost for Both CLE and Banquet: $295
- Cost for Virtual CLE Attendance: $100
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for Public Defenders/Law Clerks/Legal Attendance
Last Day to Register to Attend CLE and Banquet is March 24, 2025
Hotel Accommodations:
The State Bar has reserved a selection of rooms, at the Greenbrier Resort, for guests of the Annual Meeting for the evening of April 3, 2025 with an event rate (including applicable taxes and fees). The last day to reserve a room with the event rate is March 2, 2025. Guests that wish to make reservations over the phone may call the resort’s toll free number 855-441-2078, guests will be asked what group they are calling with and should refer to the West Virginia State Bar.
Click Here to reserve a room at the Greenbrier
The School House Hotel has a limited selection of rooms available to those seeking other hotel arrangements. For pricing and availability please contact 304-536-0999 for reservations, or CLICK HERE to visit online.
CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA
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HOST: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, Court Improvement Program
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CLE: Pending
LOCATIONS: As stated above
Registration coming soon
Questions, contact Kandi Greter at kandi.greter@courtswv.gov or 304-340-2755.
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SAVE THE DATE
May 16-18, 2025
WVJLAP Annual Conference & Retreat
Host: WV Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program
CLE: Pending
Location: Stonewall Resort - Roanoke, WV
More information coming soon.
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