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Public Service Announcement
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The primary purpose of the West Virginia Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel is to protect the public, to reassure the public as to the reliability and integrity of attorneys, and to safeguard its interests in the administration of justice. The public expects lawyers to exhibit the highest standards of integrity and honesty. Lawyers have a duty not to engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or interference with the administration of justice. Lawyers are officers of the court and must operate within the bounds of the law and act in a manner to maintain the integrity of the Bar.
In light of the recent events, the Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel reminds citizens that there are strict rules that prohibit lawyers or anyone acting on behalf of a lawyer or a law firm from direct in-person or telephone solicitation with prospective clients that the lawyer or law firm has no family or prior professional relationship. Additionally, a lawyer or law firm is permitted to directly solicit prospective clients by mail or by recorded communication, but it must clearly designated as "Advertising Material" and may not involve coercion, duress or harassment.
Violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct should be reported to the West Virginia Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel. You may contact the Office at 304-558-7999 and you may access the website at www.wvodc.org.
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2014 State Bar Membership Directory
The 2014 edition of the membership directory should be available in February. If you wish to order a paper version click here for the order form.
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11th Judicial Circuit Vacancy
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the 11th Judicial Circuit serving Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties. Candidates must submit their completed applications by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2014. The deadline for submittal of letters of recommendation or comment is February 10, 2014. Applications and instructions are available at www.governor.wv.gov. To contact the Commission regarding the application process, please call Janet Shelton at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held on March 3, 2014.
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Board of Governors and Young Lawyers Elections
On January 13, 2014 nominating petitions were mailed via USPS to members in Districts 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10. When signed by the requisite number of members, the petition must be received, by mail, email or fax no later than midnight
February 11, 2014, by the Executive Director of The West Virginia State Bar.
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Intellectual Property Law Committee
The State Bar's Intellectual Property Law Committee is seeking a chairperson. If you are interested in serving as chairperson, and revitalizing the Committee's activities, please contact Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org or 304-553-7228.
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Moot Court Judges Needed
The National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition at WVU Law is looking for volunteer judges. Now in its fourth year, the competition attracts exceptional law students from across the country. Interested parties should contact Marc Valentine at wvumoot@mail.wvu.edu.
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Supreme Court Order
The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate at 7.00% percent for judgments and decrees entered during the 2014 calendar year. Click here for the order.
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West Virginia Board of Education
Staff Attorney Vacancy
The West Virginia Board of Education is currently taking applications for a Staff Attorney position. The position will remain open and applications accepted until filled by a qualified applicant as determined by the WVBE.
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February 7-8, 2014
WVCLE Litigation 2014 Seminar
Location: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV
Host: WVCLE
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February 24, 2014
WVCLE Regulation of CO2 Emissions Seminar
Location: WVU College of Law - Morgantown, WV
Host: WVCLE
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March 27, 2014
WVCLE Hot Issues in the Shale Play
Location: Charleston Civic Center - Charleston, WV
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May 9-10, 2014
WV State Bar Annual Meeting
Location: Charleston, WV
Host: WV State Bar
This event has been approved for 6 hours of MCLE including 3 hours of ethics/law office technology. Details coming soon.
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May 15, 2014
Finance and Estate Planning Seminar
Location:Edgewood Country Club - Charleston, WV
Host: WV State Bar Probate Law Committee & WV Bankers Association
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May 16, 2014
Mountain State Bar Annual MCLE
Location: Huntington, WV
Host:Mountain State Bar 6 HOURS MCLE INCLUDING 2 HOURS OF ETHICS/LAW TECHNOLOGY AND E-FILING IN WEST VIRGINIA
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June 17-18, 2014
Basic Mediator Training
Location: Days Hotel - Flatwoods, WV
Host: WV State Bar ADR Comittee
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July 7 & 10, 2014
CIP Child Abuse and Neglect Training
July 7, 2014, at the Bridgeport Conference Center
July 10, 2014, at the Charleston Marriott
Registration will open this spring, when information will be posted on www.wvcip.com
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July 8 & 11, 2014
CIP Juvenile Law Training
July 8, 2014, at the Bridgeport Conference Center
July 11, 2014, at the Charleston Marriott
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July 17, 2014
Advanced Mediator Training
Location: Days Hotel - Flatwoods, WV
Host: WV State Bar ADR Comittee
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