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Closure Alert Due to unsafe road conditions the Virginia State Bar and Virginia Lawyer Referral Service will open at 10:15 am on January 16, 2024. Close Sign in Lawyer Look Up Fastcase Cart Toggle navigation Toggle search Keyword search Keyword search What are the maxims of Democracy? A strict observance of justice and public faith, and a steady adherence to virtue. –John Marshall Important Dates: Dues Renewal – July 31 MCLE Compliance Deadline – October 31 MCLE Reporting Deadline – December 15 VSB Annual Meeting May 30 – June 1, 2024 Registration Open The judicial department comes home in its effects to every man’s fireside: it passes on his property, his reputation, his life, his all. –John Marshall Notice: Pay 2024 dues online in July. Dues statements will no longer be mailed. 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Circuit 21 to Hold Election for VSB Council Posted on 5/14/2024 Beginning on May 16, and until May 23 at 11:59 p.m., active and in good standing Virginia lawyers in Circuit 21 are asked to vote for their Virginia State Bar Council representative. VSB to Offer Bulk Dues Payments for Larger Law Firms and Organizations Posted on 5/9/2024 The Virginia State Bar is now offering group billing to allow firms and other organizations that employ 10 or more attorneys to more easily pay their attorneys’ license fees. Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black Receives 2024 Organizational Pro Bono Award Posted on 5/9/2024 The VSB Access to Legal Services Committee has awarded Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC the 2024 Frankie Muse Freeman Organizational Pro Bono Award. Treyvon Jordan Receives Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award Posted on 5/9/2024 Treyvon Trey” Jordan of the William & Mary School of Law class of ‘24 has been awarded the 2024 Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award. Volunteers Sought to Run for VSB Council Special Election for Circuit 21 Posted on 5/6/2024 Pursuant to the Bylaws of VSB Council, the Virginia State Bar will hold a special election to fill one vacancy in the 21st Judicial Circuit for VSB Council, the Bar’s governing body, in May 2024 for terms beginning July 1 through June 30, 2027. Read More News Latest Disciplinary Actions Duncan Kenner Brent Suspension Posted on 5/7/2024 Ordered April 26, 2024, and effective October 27, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Duncan Kenner Brent’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for three years. Dennis Eugene Pryba II Revocation Posted on 4/30/2024 Ordered and effective April 26, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Dennis Eugene Pryba II’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Gordon H. Shapiro Suspension Posted on 4/29/2024 By Order entered and effective April 24, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Gordon H. Shapiro’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a period of five years. Order published. Jason Michael Breneman Suspension Posted on 4/18/2024 On April 9, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended Jason Michael Breneman’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the Bar. Orders published. Melissa D. Johnson Public Reprimand Posted on 4/11/2024 Effective April 8, 2024, the Sixth District Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand with terms to Melissa D. Johnson. Order published. 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Show all 64 VSB-Sponsored Free and Low-cost CLE Webinars - ongoing Various, VA WEB12345 May 14 | Lawyer Population Study Committee Meeting Grundy, VA 051424LPC May 15 | Legal Ethics Committee Meeting Richmond, VA 051523LEC May 16 | International Practice Section Board Meeting Virtual, 051624INT May 16 | The Corporate Transparency Act Part II Webinar Virtual, 051624BU May 16 | YLC Remote Meditation Meeting Virtual, YLC051624 May 17 | Disciplinary Board Hearings Varied, VA 051724DISC May 17 | YLC and SHRBA Bench-Bar Breakfast Norfolk, VA YLC051724 May 17 | Solo & Small-Firm Practitioner Forum Big Stone Gap, VA SSFBSG23 May 21 | Environmental Law Section Annual Meeting Richmond, VA EN052124 Read the latest issue of Virginia Lawyer : Contact Numbers All Departments (804) 775-0500 Voice/TTY 711 or (800) 828-1120 Office Hours Mon thru Fri 8:15 am to 4:45 pm (excluding holidays ) The Clerk’s Office does not accept filings after 4:45 pm Address and Directions 1111 East Main Street, Suite 700 Richmond, Virginia 23219-0026 Directions © Virginia State Bar Privacy Policy | Disaster Resources | Virginia Freedom of Information Act | Frequently Asked Questions {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## {1} ##LOC[OK]##...