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Posted on 4/17/2024 The film project "Civility and Professionalism in a Successful Litigation Practice—Mentorship from the Bench and Bar" is now available as a webinar for Virginia lawyers to earn two hours of on-demand MCLE credit, including two hours of Ethics credit.
Posted on 4/3/2024 The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on April 2, 2024.
Posted on 4/2/2024 The Virginia State Bar is now offering group billing to allow firms and other organizations that employ 10 or more attorneys to more easily pay their attorneys’ license fees.
Posted on 4/2/2024 Beginning April 5, and continuing until April 17 at midnight, active and in good standing Virginia lawyers in Circuits 12, 13, and 19 are asked to vote for their Virginia State Bar Council leaders.
Posted on 3/27/2024 Eugene M. Elliott Jr. of Roanoke, and Lisa A. Wilson of Alexandria are the co-recipients of the 2024 Edward L. Chambers Jr. Lifetime Bar Service Award.
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Posted on 4/11/2024 Effective April 8, 2024, the Sixth District Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand with terms to Melissa D. Johnson. Order published.
Posted on 4/4/2024 Effective April 3, 2024, the First District Committee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand with terms to Jessica Ralsten Casey. Order published.
Posted on 4/3/2024 Effective March 26, 2024, the Second District, Section I Committee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand with terms to Matthew Gregory Finley for violating professional rules. Order published.
Posted on 4/1/2024 Effective March 28, 2024, the Seventh District Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand with terms to Edward Scott Smalley for violating professional rules. Order published.
Posted on 3/25/2024 Effective March 22, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Barry Ray Taylor’s license to practice law in Virginia for failing to comply with Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 13-29 of the Rules. Order published.
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