Save the Date:
April 15-16, 2011
The West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting - Charleston, WV
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PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES - In light of Padilla v. Kentucky, Public Defender Services seeks attorneys experienced in immigration law for possible partnership and collaboration in referring and representing clients with immigration issues as result of criminal charges or convictions. Contact Jack Rogers at 304-558-3905 or Jack.A.Rogers@wv.gov. Click here to review Padilla v. Kentucky. |
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MARK THE DATE - LexisNexis is offering FREE TRAINING for attorneys and staff in electronic filing and service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on December 2, 2010, in the Visiting Judge's Courtroom (Courtroom No. 5) on the 5th floor of the Kanawha County Circuit Court Judicial Annex, 111 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301. This is an instructional class on using LexisNexis File & Serve ("LNFS") features, as well as a Q & A with Kanawha County Circuit Court personnel who will be in attendance. It is designed for any user, new to advanced. The first hour will be an electronic filing and service review. The second hour will be advanced LNFS features. MCLE credit is available. To register online go to: http://www.lexisnexis.com/fstraining/, then under Education and Training select WV from the Online & Onsite Training dropdown box. Select the link entitled: File & Serve in West Virginia Mass Tort Litigations. DO NOT CALL THE CLERK'S OFFICE TO REGISTER.
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A MESSAGE FROM CHARLENE A. VAUGHAN, CHAIR OF THE STATE BAR GOVERNMENT LAWYERS COMMITTEE - The State Bar Government Lawyers Committee will have a special meeting at 12 noon on December 14, 2010 at the Office of Judges to discuss strategies for increasing membership to the committee and our presence within the State Bar.
Bring your own lunch. The address is One Players' Club Drive, Charleston, WV. (towards airport - 1st right off Greenbrier St. (towards airport), past YMCA, top of hill to the right, then left onto Players Club Drive)).
There will be a future notice of our next regularly scheduled Committee meeting.
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SUMMERS, MONROE AND GREENBRIER COUNTIES - Your Judges have graciously invited State Bar President Tish Chafin and Executive Director Anita Casey to visit your Courthouses on December 15, 2010. You are invited you to join them for a short meeting and, possibly, some other festivities. The schedule is:
9:30 am - Summers County (Courtroom)
noon - Monroe County (Courtroom)
3:00 pm - Greenbrier County (First Floor Courtroom) |
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6TH Judicial Circuit Vacancy - The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the 6th Judicial Circuit. Candidates must submit their completed applications by no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 22, 2010. Applications and instructions are available at www.governor.wv.gov. To contact the Commission regarding the application process, please call Chris Ferro at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be scheduled for and held on January 14, 2011. |
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JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS - The West Virginia State Bar is seeking candidates for the position of Judge of the Court of Claims. If interested, provide a resume to the State Bar on or before March 30, 2011. The Speaker and the President will make the appointment from a list of three candidates recommended by the Board of Governors of the State Bar. A minimum of ten (10) years' experience as a licensed attorney is required. This position involves hearing and deciding claims filed against state agencies and the Crime Victims Fund. The main offices of the Court are at the State Capitol with travel to other parts of the state for hearings. Some administrative law, mediation, or other judicial experience would be beneficial. See W.VA. CODE �14-2-4,8,9, & 10 AND �14-2A-1 ET AL. Questions: Contact Cheryle Hall at 304.347.4851 |
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CIVIC EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The West Virginia Youth in Government Committee is looking for attorneys interested in law-related volunteer opportunities with middle and high school students in your area. For general information about the program click on the ABA link http://www.abanet.org/publiced/YouthInGovtYMCA.pdf. For specific information about opportunities available in your area, contact Charlie Myers, Director of HI-Y Programs, HI-Y Leadership Center, PO Box 239, Point Pleasant, WV 25550, P 304.675.5899, F 304.675.5977, www.hi-y.org. |
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Tax Credits for Attorneys! - Haven't yet made your annual contribution to the Campaign for Legal Aid? Now is the time - Legal Aid of West Virginia has Tax Credits!
Things to Remember:
* Donors may use NIP tax credits on:
* Personal Income Tax
* Corporate Net Income Tax
* Business Franchise Tax
The minimum eligible donation to receive NIP tax credits is $500.00.
In return, LAWV will send you a Tax Credit voucher equal to 50% of your donation. For example, if you send LAWV $500, we'll send you back $250 in the form of a WV State Tax Credit --- it's that easy!
Tax credits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Jennifer Jordan at (304) 343-3013 Ext. 2154. |
ON THE ROAD AGAIN - President Chafin and Executive Director Casey visit Barbour, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Taylor & Upshur. (Barbour County photo tour - click here) and (Harrison County photo tour - click here) (Lewis County photo tour - click here) and (Marion County photo tour - click here) (Monongalia County photo tour - click here) and (Preston County photo tour - click here) (Taylor County photo tour - click here) and (Upshur County photo tour - click here)
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