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Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Multiple Rules of Court

Posted on 6/21/2024
On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the Rules of Court covering a range of topics.
  

CPF Pays $155,171 on Fifteen Petitions

Posted on 6/13/2024
The Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection Fund Board authorized payments totaling $155,171 in reimbursement to petitioners regarding six Virginia attorneys at its April 19, 2024, meeting.
  

VSB News June 2024

Posted on 6/6/2024
The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on June 6, 2024.
  

Supreme Court of Virginia Adds Rule on TROs and Preliminary Injunctions

Posted on 6/6/2024
On June 5, 2024, the Supreme Court of Virginia added Rule 3:26. — Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions.
  

William David Dolan III, 1943–2024

Posted on 6/5/2024
The Virginia State Bar mourns the loss of William David Dolan III, the 1984–85 president of the VSB, who died on May 28, 2024, at the age of 80.

Latest Disciplinary Actions

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.

Arnold Reginald Henderson V, Suspension

Posted on 6/21/2024
Ordered and effective June 6, 2024, the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond suspended Arnold Reginald Henderson, V’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for one year without terms.

Matt Clay Pinsker Public Admonition

Posted on 6/20/2024
On June 13, 2024, the Third District Committee, Section III of the Virginia State Bar issued a public admonition with terms to Matt Clay Pinsker for violating professional rules that govern safekeeping property.

Henry W. McLaughlin III Revocation

Posted on 6/12/2024
Ordered and effective June 7, 2024, the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond revoked Henry W. McLaughlin III’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Order published.

Upcoming Events

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 VSB-Sponsored Free and Low-cost CLE Webinars - ongoingVarious, VAWEB12345
Jun 21   |Disciplinary Board HearingsVaried, VA062124DISC
Jun 25   |Harry L. Carrico Professionalism CourseRoanoke, VAPROC062524
Jun 26   |Disciplinary Board Hearing—OvandoAlexandria, VA062624DISC
Jun 27   |Disciplinary Board Hearing—HuntonConference Call, 062724DISC
Jun 27   |Education of Lawyers Section Board MeetingVirtual, ED062724
Jun 28   |Bridging the Generational Gap for Women in the LawHarrisonburg, VAYLC062824
Jul 04   |Independence DayOffice Closed, 070424HOL
Jul 07   |Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Pre-Law InstituteRichmond, VA070724DV
Jul 11   |Clients' Protection Fund Board MeetingVirtual, 071124CPF

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