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PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO CREATE A NEW WEST VIRGINIA LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The Court is asking for comments. To review the document select this link. ( Click here) |
Government Lawyers State Agency Defense Counsel Practice Group sub-Committee, will hold its second meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the State Bar Center, Charleston, WV. The object of the group is to discuss procedures for BRIM litigation and state government agency defense strategies. Any state government lawyer or Chartis panel counsel is welcome to attend. Chartis and Brim staff will be at the front end of this meeting.
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NOW ACCEPTING CJA PANEL APPLICATIONS. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia is now accepting applications for membership to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel and the CJA Training Panel. CJA Panel attorneys represent financially disadvantaged defendants who are charged with federal crimes and, in some cases, involved in related civil matters. The Court seeks competent, dedicated attorneys who are committed to the representation of the financially disadvantaged. The current hourly attorney compensation rate is $125/hour. Please visit www.wvsd.uscourts.gov for the application form and additional information.
The application deadline is November 18, 2011. For questions, please contact Mary Claire Davis, CJA Supervising Attorney, at (304) 347-3000 or maryclaire_davis@wvsd.uscourts.gov |
YLS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - The YLS Executive Committee recently convened its third quarterly meeting and several YL initiatives were discussed. As many of you know, the YLS is responsible for the "Bridge the Gap" program for recent law school graduates. The focus of the curriculum is shifting away from substantive topics toward practical information. The YLS is currently organizing a video series on court mechanics including an overview of magistrate, family, circuit, and appellate level courts and various topics including mental hygiene proceedings and the representation of minors as a guardian at litem. The series will also include information regarding IOLTA accounts and the importance of accurate timekeeping. Additionally, the "Wills for Heroes" program is nearing completion. The templates for the majority of the documents have been created with the remainder nearing completion. Finally, the West Virginia Law Adventure is gaining momentum. All high schools and middle schools in the State are now participating in the program. If you know of any students that would be interested, please let them know what program is all about. If you have any questions, you can contact Pat Lefebure through the YLS website at www.wvyounglawyers.com. You can stay current with these and other YLS initiatives through our website or by joining the YLS on Facebook. |
Mark your calendars: The Family Law Committee has set regular meeting times. They will be meeting the 2nd Friday of each month at 10:30 beginning December 9th. Since the State Bar will be moving its offices that month, the meeting will be at Chair, Lyne Ranson Law offices 1528 Kanawha Blvd. Starting on January 13th, the meetings will be at the new State Bar offices at North Gate. Please let Kathy Henning (304.558.1044 or henningk@wvbar.org) know if you will be attending. She will be ordering lunch delivered for those members only. |
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REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR GUARDIANS AD LITEM IN FAMILY COURT; AMENDMENTS TO TRIAL COURT RULE 21; AND AMENDMENTS TO RULE 47 OF THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR FAMILY COURT. By Order entered October 21, 2011, the Court requested public comment on proposed guidelines related to the appointment of guardians ad litem in family court, along with a proposed amendment to Trial Court Rule 21 related to compensation of guardians and other matters. The public comment period ends December 31, 2011.
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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 our 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 are screened and designated to go to lawyers who practice in specific areas of law and in specific geographic locations. Clients referred pay you a one time $25 fee for the consultation and 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 from the public to the Lawyer Information Service. For a limited time, the State Bar is waiving the $50 annual fee. If interested in the Lawyer Referral Service, please contact Don Ryan at ryand@wvbar.org or 304-558-8920. Click here for a Registration Form. |
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UPCOMING FASTCASE WEBINARS - Click here to review a complete listing of upcoming Fastcase webinars.
These Fastcase webinars have now been approved for 1.20 online (audio/video type) office management credits each. |
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