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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.
  

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.
  

Amendments to Rules of Procedure IV.E, V.F.4, VIII

Posted on 6/11/2024
Rules of Procedure IV.E – stating that the Petitioner is not required to submit separate petitions if the Petitioner’s claim has multiple components. Amend Rules of Procedure, effective June 1, 2024.
  

VSB News June 2024

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

Latest Disciplinary Actions

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.

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.

Upcoming Events

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 VSB-Sponsored Free and Low-cost CLE Webinars - ongoingVarious, VAWEB12345
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 05   |VSB HolidayOffice Closed, 070524HOL
Jul 07   |Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Pre-Law InstituteRichmond, VA070724DV
Jul 11   |Clients' Protection Fund Board MeetingVirtual, 071124CPF

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