Due to unsafe road conditions the Virginia State Bar and Virginia Lawyer Referral Service will delay opening until 10:15 a.m. on January 16, 2024.
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Posted on 1/15/2024 The VSB and VLRS offices are scheduled to open at 10:15 am on January 16 due to icy road conditions.
Posted on 12/11/2023 The VSB mourns the loss of former Virginia State Bar President Edward Bennett Lowry of Charlottesville who passed away on December 6, 2023 at the age of 78.
Posted on 12/1/2023 The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on November 30, 2023.
Posted on 11/30/2023 All interested candidates for the two vacancies for Commissioner on the State Corporation Commission should submit a resume and letter of interest to the Division of Legislative Services by Friday, January 5, 2024.
Posted on 11/29/2023 The Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection Fund Board authorized payments totaling $130,014 in reimbursements to petitioners regarding six Virginia attorneys at its September 15, 2023, meeting.
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Posted on 12/11/2023 Effective December 4, 2023, the Circuit Court of Fairfax County issued a public reprimand without terms to Michael Christopher Miller for violating the professional rule that governs communication.
Posted on 11/27/2023 Ordered on November 21, 2023, and effective November 28, 2023, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Matt Clay Pinsker’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for one year.
Posted on 11/17/2023 Effective November 16, 2023, pursuant to Virginia Rule of Professional Conduct 8.5, the Third District, Section II Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand without terms to Erik M. Helbing. Order published.
Posted on 11/16/2023 Effective November 13, 2023, the Fifth District, Section III Committee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand without terms to Thomas Joseph Robl for violating professional rules that govern competence and diligence.
Posted on 11/16/2023 Effective November 6, 2023, the Seventh District Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand with terms to Peter Linn Goldman. Order Published.
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