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Violating the Social Security Act: What Lawyers Should Know

Posted on 7/15/2024
Section 1140 of the SSA consumer protection section of the Social Security Act prohibits attorneys from giving the false impression that they or their firm are endorsed by the SSA.

Virginia Law Foundation Awards $714,000 in 2024 Grants to Law-Related Projects

Posted on 7/11/2024
Powered by the generosity of Virginia's lawyers and legal community, the Virginia Law Foundation (VLF) awarded $714,199.77 to 35 organizations across the state.

VSB News July 2024

Posted on 7/2/2024
The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on July 2, 2024.

VSB Seeks Comment on Raising the Required Minimum Balance Threshold for a Dues Increase

Posted on 7/1/2024
The Virginia State Bar seeks comment on amending Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 11 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia to raise the required minimum balance threshold of the state bar fund and administration and finance account.

VSB Seeks Comment on amendments to Paragraph 3 regarding Emeritus Class Members

Posted on 6/25/2024
The VSB seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Paragraph 3(f) broaden eligibility criteria for emeritus membership.

Latest Disciplinary Actions

Steele Harrison Knudson Suspension

Posted on 7/15/2024
Effective July 12, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Steele Harrison Knudson’s license to practice law on impairment grounds. Order published.

Eppa Hunton VI Suspension

Posted on 7/1/2024
Ordered and effective June 27, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Eppa Hunton, VI’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for one year with terms. Order published.

Marlene Alice Harris Suspension

Posted on 6/24/2024
Ordered and effective June 21, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Marlene Alice Harris’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for one year.

Patrick Michael McGraw Public Reprimand

Posted on 6/21/2024
Effective June 20, 2024, the Eighth District Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand with terms to Patrick Michael McGraw for violating professional rules that govern diligence, communication, and safekeeping. Order Published

Bradley Glenn Pollack Suspension

Posted on 6/21/2024
Ordered and effective May 29, 2024, the Circuit Court of Shenandoah County suspended Bradley Glenn Pollack’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Past Discipline