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Lawyer Suspended for Snooping on Wife’s, Other Lawyers’, E-mails

David Hricik — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:59:15 +0000

The case, from the West Virginia Supreme Court, is here. There’s a story about it here.

West Virginia Rules of Conduct apply to all electronic communications about the services of lawyers who practice in West Virginia

Peterk — Sat, 21 Nov 1998 03:22:18 +0000

West Virginia Rules of Conduct apply to all electronic communications about the services of lawyers who practice in West Virginia, regardless of where the communication originates. Opinion 98-03 (October 16, 1998). Websites, new groups, and e-mail are all potential forms of advertising and solicitation. State rules apply to any commuications sent or directed to West Virginia residents specifically, even if the communications are from lawyers who are not admitted in West Virginia.

West Virginia Ethics Opinions

Peterk — Mon, 09 Nov 1998 03:21:24 +0000

West Virginia ethics opinions are available online.

West Virginia Standards of Professional Conduct

Peterk — Mon, 09 Nov 1998 03:20:09 +0000

West Virginia Standards of Professional Conduct are available online. The Legal Information Institute offers another copy.

West Virginia State Bar

Peterk — Mon, 09 Nov 1998 03:18:44 +0000

The West Virginia State Bar website is available online.