We need your leadership! Virginia lawyers are needed to run for VSB Council and to volunteer on a variety of Virginia State Bar committees beginning July 1, 2023.
The VSB seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13-24 regarding reciprocal disciplinary proceedings and whether a respondent may demand a three-judge circuit court.
The Supreme Court of Virginia amended the Rules for Integration of the Virginia State Bar regarding Board Proceedings for Reinstatement when a lawyer resigns from the Bar and then wishes to rejoin. The Order is effective April 30, 2023.
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The deadline to report hours and pay fees for 2022 MCLE compliance is 4:45 pm EDT, March 15, 2023.
Report hours using the MCLE Form 1 End of Year Report or Notice of Impending Suspension. Use a verifiable delivery service such as FedEx or UPS close to the deadline. Postmarks are not considered. Please do not fax or email your documents for 2022 compliance. MCLE delinquency fees can be paid by check made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia or online at the VSB Portal with a Visa or Mastercard.
Your continued good standing is important to us. Please call if you have any
questions: (804) 775-0577.
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The Supreme Court of Virginia has amended the Rules concerning IOLTA accounts affecting lawyers in private practice. The compliance deadline is July 1, 2023. Have questions? More information and answers are on the VSB website.
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ο»ΏHarry Tun, license revoked, effective February 9, 2023.
Patrick Nicholas Anderson, license suspended, effective February 6, 2023.
Phillip Ben-Zion Leiser, public reprimand, effective February 14, 2023.
Private discipline: 1 admonition; 2 reprimands
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Have you performed 30 hours of pro bono or donated $270 or more to a legal services organization since the start of the bar year? Sign up for the GetTo30! Challenge so we can recognize you in June! The challenge ends on March 31, and it's not too late to be recognized this summer!
Recognize a legal aid lawyer or a law student who serves the underserved by nominating them for one of our pro bono awards to be given at the VSB Annual Meeting in June:
Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2023
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If your cases involve bankruptcy, don't miss the Annual Bankruptcy Practice Seminar on March 10, live in Richmond or with virtual options. Read the agenda and register here.
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The premier advanced family law program! For nearly 40 years this seminar, at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, has been the destination of choice for family lawyers in Virginia. You may attend the full seminar in person OR virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone.
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The Diversity Conference presents the Third Annual Forum on Diversity in the Legal Profession, to be held at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg on Friday, April 21. This CLE program will again cover a range of timely topics relating to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Interested in attending: Agenda and registration.
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The 2023 VSB Techshow is completely virtual on April 24. Hear a national panel of tech experts discuss cutting edge issues on tech in the law and get a full year of CLE for just $50!
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The VSB Annual Meeting is June 14-17 in Virginia Beach. If you've never been, make this the year to come alone, with your firm, or with your family. We hope to see you at the beach!
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Don't be shy! Nominate a colleague or peer for one of these prestigious awards:
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Haven't finished your magnum opus? Well, why not start by writing for us? If you are a member of the VSB, you are qualified to write for Virginia Lawyer. Have a non-legal topic you are interested in writing about? We'd like to hear about that as well! Email Dee Norman, or call her at 804-775-0594.
Virginia Lawyer reaches about 50,000 VSB lawyers, judges, and law schools in Virginia and across the country, and we are the best way to reach them all. Let us help you promote your firm, your services, or your law school. Contact Dee Norman to learn more.
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