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April 15-16, 2011
The West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting - Charleston, WV 
 
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Chief Administrative Law Judge, West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals - The West Virginia State Bar will receive resumes immediately for the pending vacancy of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals.  The deadline for submittal of resumes and letters of recommendation is January 5, 2011.  Resumes should be sent to The West Virginia State Bar, Attention:  CALJ WV Office of Tax Appeals, 2006 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, WV 25311.

 

Pursuant to �11-10A-6. The Governor, with advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the Chief Administrative Law Judge from a list of three qualified nominees submitted to the Governor by the Board of Governors of the West Virginia State Bar for a four-year term.  An appointment to fill a vacancy in the position shall be for the unexpired term.

 

Applicants must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state who is admitted to the practice of law in this state and who has five years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an attorney with federal or state tax law expertise or as a judge of a court of record.

Fifth Annual WORKING TOGETHER Conference - A Partnership of Public and Private Tax Professionals - Working Together is a partnership of public and private tax professionals, where practitioner groups join with the IRS and the West Virginia State Tax Department  in sponsoring an annual conference. By continuing to enhance the level of communication and trust among the groups, a constructive working relationship is being built that will reduce the tax burden on the public and practitioners alike, and will further the IRS/State Tax Department goal of improving voluntary compliance.  The Conference will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the University of Charleston. A continental breakfast and hot buffet lunch will be provided.  To obtain more information regarding the Conference, click here.  The West Virginia Tax Institute is a presumptively-accredited provider for MCLE activities in West Virginia. This course qualifies for 8.0 hours of credit under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

 

BOONE AND LINCOLN COUNTIES - State Bar President Tish Chafin and Executive Director Anita Casey are pleased to announce they will be visiting your Courthouses on JANUARY 11, 2011.  They invite you to join them for a short, conversational meeting.  The schedule is:

 9:00 am - Boone County (Courtroom)
11:00 am - Lincoln County (Courtroom)

KANAWHA, PUTNAM AND MASON COUNTIES - On January 19, 2011, State Bar President Tish Chafin and Executive Director Anita Casey will be visiting your County.  Please come join them for a conversational meeting to discuss matters of interest to members of the Bar.  The schedule is:

   9:00 am - Kanawha County (5th Floor of Judicial Annex- Visiting Judge's Courtroom) 

 11:00 pm - Putnam County (Courtroom in the original/old Courthouse)

   2:00 pm - Mason County (2nd Floor of Courthouse - Exact location TBD)

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

WVCLE HOLIDAY CD/DVD SALE - WVCLE, sponsored by the West Virginia State Bar and WVU College of Law, appreciates your business all year long.  As 2010 ends, we would like to thank you with $75 off your next order of CDs or DVDs totaling more than $200. Just purchase online by Clicking Here <http://www.wvcle.org/>  and enter coupon code "holiday2010" during checkout.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact the WVCLE office at 304.293.7255.  Thank you again for your business and have a wonderful holiday season!

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE - Sign up now to be part of the State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). LRS gives you access to potential clients and also assists with providing a service to citizens in our State who seek legal advice and counseling. Through its companion Service, the Lawyer Information Service,referrals are made to lawyers who are part of LRS. These referrals go to lawyers who practice in specific areas of law and in specific geographic locations they have designated. Clients referred pay a $25 fee for the consultation.  In the event you take the matter, you determine the contractual relationship with your new client.  The State Bar has no involvement except to facilitate the referral.　 For a limited time, the State Bar is waiving the $50 annual fee. If interested in the Lawyer Referral Service, please contact  Connie Blessing at blessing@wvbar.org, call 304-558-7994 or click here for a Registration Form.

GREAT NEWS - President Obama signed the Red Flag Program Clarification Act into law on Saturday, December 18.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN - President Chafin and Executive Director Casey visit  Summers, Monroe and Greenbrier Counties.  (Summers County photo tour - click here), (Monroe County photo tour - click here),  (Greenbrier County photo tour - click here).   As a special holiday treat, click here to view The Greenbrier Christmas Lights.