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LAST CALL for Nominations 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
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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CLE Rule Spotlight
Teaching Credit
Per Rule 6.09(c), CLE credit may be earned by teaching or participating as a panelist in a panel discussion at an approved CLE course. Per Rule 6.05(d), a maximum of 6 credits may be obtained for a period of teaching that lasts for at least 50 minutes. Three credits can be earned for participation in a panel discussion or teaching for a period of less than 50 minutes. No more than half of the total required CLE for any reporting period may be satisfied by teaching credits. All teaching credit requests should be submitted using the Teaching Credit option on 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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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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March 21, 2025
The West Virginia Bar Association
Solo & Small Firms Seminar
The West Virginia Bar Association will hold the 2025 Solo & Small Firms Seminar at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, West Virginia on March 21, 2025.
HOST: The West Virginia Bar Association
LOCATION: Embassy Suites, Charleston Live Attendance and Live Virtual Attendance
TIME: 8:30 – 4:35 pm
Who should attend: This event is open to lawyers and non-lawyers
COST: WVBA Member $295/ Non-Member $395
CLE: 7 credits including 1 credit in ethics for West Virginia
CLICK HERE for more information
Questions, contact the WV Bar Association at director@wvbarassociation.org
Registration is required and will be open until March 20th at 5:00 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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Save the Date
April 22, 2025
The Role of Relationships in Conflict Resolution
Host: State Bar ADR Committee
CLE: Pending
Location: Live Webinar Attendance
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
NOTE: Attendance via webinar is 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 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.
Registration coming soon
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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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