Because members of Virginia’s redistricting commission have not agreed on new maps for the General Assembly or Congressional districts by the deadlines, the Supreme Court of Virginia will now take on the responsibility.
The VSB seeks comment on Legal Ethics Opinion 1894, conflict of interest in representing multiple infant claimants by "next friend."
The Supreme Court of Virginia amended rules governing access to judicial records, evidence, criminal practice and procedure, and petitions for a writ of actual innocence. The Court also added a rule concerning the prohibition of bringing ultrahazardous materials into any courtroom without prior permission of the court.
Join the Disciplinary System: The Standing Committee on Lawyer Discipline seeks active, in-good-standing lawyers and non-lawyers to apply for disciplinary district committee vacancies.
The Supreme Court of Virginia has entered its Thirty-first Emergency Order due to the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the emergency period through December 15, 2021.
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Disciplinary hearings are public meetings and may be viewed as they occur by following the disciplinary docket and then checking the VSB calendar for the livestream details for a particular date.
Brian Wesley Barger Jr., license suspended, effective on Nov. 19, 2021.
Darren Scott Haley, license suspended, effective on Nov. 19, 2021.
Private Discipline: 2 private admonitions; 2 private reprimands
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All CLE hours for the 2021 completion period, whether used for compliance OR carryover, need to be reported no later than 4:45 pm EST December 15, 2021. The online reporting system will shut down at that time for end of year processing. Check your record here and if your record is complete and accurate, no other action is required.
The 2021 MCLE Form 1 End of Year Report was mailed to active attorneys in early November. Review the instructions on the back of this form before returning it to our office. A blank Form 1 with instructions is available on the MCLE website. Review the MCLE website for compliance dates, MCLE delinquency fees, approved courses, and more.
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Looking for the perfect gift for your civic-minded loved one? Make a donation to a local legal services program in their honor this season. You can find a variety of worthy local and statewide programs on our Qualified Legal Service Provider list.
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The 52nd Annual Criminal Law Seminars:
- February 4, 2022, in Charlottesville
- February 11, 2022, in Williamsburg
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Nominations: Recognize a Deserving Lawyer |
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The Family Law Section is seeking nominations for the Betty A. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize an individual who has made a substantial contribution to the practice and administration of family law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nominations are due Jan. 28, 2022.
The Family Law Service Award seeks nominations as well. This award is given to an individual or organization who has consistently given freely of time, talent and energies to provide valuable services in advancing family, domestic relations or juvenile law in Virginia. Nominations are due Jan. 28, 2022.
The Military Law Section is seeking nominations for its Pro Bono Award which recognizes those members of the Bar who diligently protect those who protect and serve our nation. Entry deadline is March 1, 2022.
The General Practice Section is seeks nominations for the 34th Tradition of Excellence Award. The award recognizes an outstanding lawyer who embodies the highest tradition of personal and professional excellence in Virginia and has devoted significant amounts of time, efforts, and/or funds to activities that benefit their community. Entry deadline Monday, April 4, 2022
The Section on the Education of Lawyers seeks nominations for the William R. Rakes Leadership in Education Award, recognizing a Virginia lawyer who has improved the education of lawyers in the Commonwealth. Nominations due Dec. 3, 2021.
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The Criminal Law Section is seeking nominations for its prestigious Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award recognizing an individual (judge, defense attorney, prosecutor, clerk, or other citizen) who has improved the criminal justice system in the Commonwealth. Nominations due Dec. 3, 2021.
Please nominate a friend or colleague for the Edward L. Chambers Lifetime Bar Service Award, given to those who serve the profession by working on the VSB’s boards, committees, conferences, or sections. Nominations due February 1, 2021.
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This virtual event on April 25 will provide the latest learning in cyber security, tech ethics, e-discovery, and many other tech issues for lawyers.
Need end of year CLE? Check here for VSB-sponsored FREE CLEs.
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Only one magazine reaches 50,000 lawyers, judges, and law schools in Virginia and across the country. Let your peers know about your firm, your big case wins, your family law or trusts & estates practice, or your referral program.
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