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THE BAR IS REQUESTING YOUR ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING DECEASED BAR MEMBERS.
The State Bar is continuing its attempt to obtain missing information on attorneys who passed away prior to 2008. If you know of a Bar member who passed away prior to 2008, please email as much of the following information that you have to smitht@wvbar.org and schoolcraftp@wvbar.org: The former member’s full name, date of admission, date of death, last known city of practice, and copy of the obituary, if available.
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UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
The State Bar will be mailing orange postcard reminders regarding membership reporting and fees in June for the July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 fiscal year. Please be sure to log into the membership portal and verify or update your contact information (Bylaw 2.02 (b)) by JUNE 1.
Information that you will need to verify or update include:
- Name of Employer (If sole practitioner, enter the sole practitioner’s name)
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Address of Principal Place of Business
- Telephone and Fax Numbers
- Email Address
- Financial Responsibility Disclosure (FRD) (Bylaw 4.01 and Rule 4.01)
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IOLTA Account Information (Rule 10). Your IOLTA account should be titled: “Attorney or Firm name, IOLTA Account.” (Rule 10.05 (f)). IMPORTANT NOTICE: If your IOLTA account has any reference to the West Virginia Bar Foundation or the West Virginia State Bar, please take immediate action with your financial institution to have the reference removed.
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SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS AND
INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS
ELECTRONIC FILING
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2022, File & ServeXpress will be the eFiling and eService provider for all filings into the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the new Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Electronic filing will be mandatory for filing in the Supreme Court of Appeals and Intermediate Court of Appeals for all attorney filers.
You can also visit File & ServeXpress’s West Virginia Resources Page, which has information about how to register and file with File & ServeXpress.
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"Tuesday Legal Connect" Needs Your Help
The State Bar is in need of volunteer attorneys for all evenings during the month of June to field legal questions from the public as part of the "Tuesday Legal Connect" program. Volunteers from anywhere in the state can take calls remotely from their home, office, etc. All you need is a telephone and a computer/laptop/tablet. Volunteers are eligible to receive 1 pro-bono CLE credit for each two-hour shift completed. If you would be interested in helping in June, please email Carmen Howell at chowell@lawv.net as soon as possible.
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THE JUNE 30, 2022 CLE DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!
Here is What You Need to Know
The reporting period for 2020-2022 ends on June 30, 2022. There will be NO extensions of the CLE reporting period. Under the current suspension process, all CLE credits must be completed AND reported on your CLE transcript by July 31, 2022 to avoid penalty. The late fee for reporting CLE credits has been increased to $200. There is an additional $200 reinstatement fee if you are suspended for CLE non-compliance. The suspension process will begin promptly after all required notices are sent to non-compliant attorneys. All CLE credits for this reporting period may be completed by an on-line means if necessary.
If you have question regarding your CLE credits, email your specific question to Angie Volk at volka@wvbar.org.
Please CLICK HERE for additional information regarding FREE online CLE opportunities, confirmation of pending CLE credits and CLE requirements.
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JUNE 1, 2022
Basic Mediation Training
Flatwoods, WV
Host: State Bar ADR Committee
CLE: 7.6 credits
Location: Flatwoods Days Inn and Suites and Flatwoods Conference Center, 350 Days Drive, Sutton, WV
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Flatwoods Days Inn & Suites at the discounted rate of $99.00 plus and taxes and fees. To receive the discounted rate, inform the hotel that you are attending the WV State Bar's event when making your reservation. The reservation contact number is 304-765-5055.
Information on the Advanced Mediation Training coming soon
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June 2 - 3, 2022
West Virginia Association for Justice
64th Annual Convention & Seminar
Host: West Virginia Association for Justice
CLE: 14.90 credits, including 2.4 in ethics and law office management (pending)
Time: See Convention Program
Location: Embassy Suites, Charleston, WV
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June 16-17, 2022
Public Defender Services
2022 Indigent Defense Annual Conference
Host: Public Defender Services
CLE: 10.8 credits, including 1 in ethics
Time: See Convention Program
Location: Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, 2 Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV
Cost: $300 for lawyers, $150 for non-lawyers, $75 for interns
Registration ends June 2, 2022
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Save the Date - June 23, 2022
Hot Topics for Government Lawyers
Host: West Virginia State Bar Government Lawyers Committee
CLE: Pending
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Location: WV House of Delegates Chambers, State Capitol Complex, Charleston
Cost: $50
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
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