Welcome to the General Practice Section

general practice section logoThe General Practice Section sponsors programs and publications of general interest, but directs most programs to the sole practitioner and small-firm lawyer. The section serves as a forum for the exchange of practical ideas and information on how to effectively manage and practice law.

The section also offers webinar and on-demand continuing legal education programs. To recognize a general practitioner who has achieved distinction in public service, the section presents its Tradition of Excellence Award each year during the Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting.

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Section Liaison

Nancy Donner
[email protected]
(804) 775-0519

Upcoming Events

What's New?

On-Demand CLE Webinar on Succession Planning for Solo and Small-Firm Practitioners

Posted on 6/12/2026
The Virginia State Bar Senior Lawyers Section (SLS) has unveiled two new on-demand MCLE webinars available for free that address the importance of VSB members protecting their clients by creating disaster and succession plans.

Mills Anderson "Andy" Bradshaw Receives 2026 Tradition of Excellence Award

Posted on 4/23/2026
Mills Anderson "Andy" Bradshaw, of M. Anderson Bradshaw, P.C., has been awarded the General Practice Section’s Tradition of Excellence Award.

Registration Open for the 2026 VSB Annual Meeting

Posted on 3/16/2026
Registration is open for the 2026 VSB Annual Meeting! This year’s meeting takes place June 3–6 in Virginia Beach.

G William "Bill" Watkins Receives 2025 Tradition of Excellence Award

Posted on 5/6/2025
G. William "Bill" Watkins of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver has been awarded the General Practice Section’s Tradition of Excellence Award.

Irving M. Blank Receives 2024 Tradition of Excellence Award

Posted on 4/24/2024
Richmond lawyer and former Virginia State Bar President Irving M. Blank of Blank & Marcus, LLC has been awarded the General Practice Section’s Tradition of Excellence Award.