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Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Canons of Judicial Conduct, Rules 1:1A and 5A:35

Posted on 9/26/2024
On September 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the Canons of Judicial Conduct, Canon 2H(1) and Rules 1:1A and 5A:35.

VSB News September 2024

Posted on 9/3/2024
The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on September 3, 2024.

VSB Seeks Comment on Amendments to Rule 1.5 Regarding Nonrefundable Legal Fees

Posted on 8/30/2024
The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Rule 1.5, Fees. The proposal adds a new paragraph (g) and new comments [10] and [11].

Volunteers Sought for VSB Disciplinary Board 2025

Posted on 8/29/2024
Three volunteer attorneys are needed to serve on the VSB Disciplinary Board beginning on July 1, 2025.

VSB Seeks Comment on Changes to Remote Participation Policy

Posted on 8/8/2024
The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the VSB Council’s “Policy on Individual Remote Participation in Meetings and All-Virtual Meetings.”

Latest Disciplinary Actions

Kent Stephen Benninger Public Reprimand

Posted on 9/26/2024
Effective September 24, 2024, the Third District, Section I Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand without terms to Kent Stephen Benninger for violating professional rules. Order published.

Denis Charles Englisby Revocation

Posted on 9/24/2024
Ordered and effective September 13, 2024, the Circuit Court for the County of Chesterfield revoked Denis Charles Englisby’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Matthew Ernest Hughes Public Reprimand

Posted on 9/24/2024
Ordered and effective September 16, 2024, a Three-Judge Circuit Court issued a public reprimand with terms to Matthew Ernest Hughes for violating professional rules that govern the scope of representation.

James Michael Mansfield Suspension

Posted on 9/11/2024
On August 29, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended James Michael Mansfield’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the Bar.

Michael Alan Yoder Suspension

Posted on 9/11/2024
Ordered September 9, 2024, and effective September 11, 2024, and pursuant to Rule 8.5 of the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, the Circuit Court for the City of Arlington suspended Michael Alan Yoder’s license to practice law. Order published.

Past Discipline