News, event recaps, and practice notes from the Lynchburg Bar Association.https://lynchburgbar.org/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/ethics-in-law-maintaining-the-honor-and-integrity-of-the-legal-profession/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/ethics-in-law-maintaining-the-honor-and-integrity-of-the-legal-profession/By: Brandon S. Osterbind, Esq. Ethics are the backbone of the legal profession. Lawyers hold a unique responsibility. They protect the rights of individuals, represent justice, and navigate complex legal systems. With this power comes a duty to uphold the highest ethical standards. The Lynchburg BarTue, 08 Oct 2024 21:30:31 GMTBar Newshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/building-professional-relationships/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/building-professional-relationships/How LBA Encourages Fellowship Among Lawyers Networking is crucial in every profession, but in law, it’s especially important. Building strong relationships with your peers can enhance your career, improve your practice, and create a supportive professional community. For attorneys in Lynchburg, the Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:16:26 GMTBar Newshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/the-importance-of-continuing-legal-education/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/the-importance-of-continuing-legal-education/By: Brandon S. Osterbind How LBA Supports Lawyer Competence As lawyers, we know the law is constantly evolving. New case law, legislative updates, and technological advancements mean staying sharp and informed is essential. In Lynchburg, the Lynchburg Bar Association (LBA) is dedicated to helping itWed, 11 Sep 2024 20:57:43 GMTBar Newshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/liberty-law-dean-speaks-at-luncheon/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/liberty-law-dean-speaks-at-luncheon/Today, Dean Morse Tan spoke at the Lynchburg Bar Association monthly luncheon. His presentation was as compelling as his message. Dean Tan spoke on lawyers, and the profession as a whole, finding the ethical moral core and operating from a place of principle.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:38:59 GMTEvents Recaphttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/community-service-opportunity/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/community-service-opportunity/The LBA is pleased to present our first community service opportunities for the year!Tue, 30 Nov 2021 22:22:15 GMTBar Newshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/lynchburg-circuit-court-pauses-jury-trials-for-2-weeks/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/lynchburg-circuit-court-pauses-jury-trials-for-2-weeks/Lynchburg Circuit Court has issued a new order suspending jury trials through at least September 30, 2021 in light of the local surge in COVID-19 cases. This order can be viewed here. The order was entered on September 16, 2021 so it applies for the next two weeks. Covid-19 numbers have gone up in LFri, 17 Sep 2021 12:36:24 GMTCourt Noticeshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/bankruptcy-during-the-pandemic/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/bankruptcy-during-the-pandemic/About David Cox…. I have enjoyed practicing Bankruptcy law for over 20 years in the Lynchburg area. I feel blessed to have worked with such wonderful people at Cox Law Group during this period and appreciate the opportunity to practice alongside such excellent attorneys at the firm like Dave Wright,Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:11:15 GMTPractice Serieshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/lynchburg-campbell-and-amherst-delay-jury-trials-through-january-31/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/lynchburg-campbell-and-amherst-delay-jury-trials-through-january-31/The Supreme Court of Virginia’s Declaration of Judicial Emergency continues with the court’s fifteenth order. This order extends the judicial emergency through January 24, 2021. The Supreme Court of Virginia has approved Amherst, Bedford, Nelson, and Campbell counties to resume jury trials. LynchburWed, 06 Jan 2021 15:20:00 GMTCourt Noticeshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/practicing-estate-planning-administration-in-lynchburg-virginia/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/practicing-estate-planning-administration-in-lynchburg-virginia/My firm specializes in estate planning and administration. I hope to give new attorneys and the public an overview of this area of practice. Please contact me with any questions. One of my favorite things about practicing in Lynchburg is the collegiality of our bar. I’ve never had an attorney turn mMon, 12 Oct 2020 19:16:59 GMTPractice Serieshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/a-new-lynchburg-lawyer-practice-series/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/a-new-lynchburg-lawyer-practice-series/These times are challenging, indeed. Our board has worked hard to continue to press forward during our unprecedented experience with COVID-19. Our Board met in September (socially distanced of course) to figure out how we will continue to add value to our vibrant and collaborative legal community.Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:59:00 GMTPractice Serieshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/2-more-confirmed-covid-19-cases-in-lynchburg-circuit-court-clerks-office/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/2-more-confirmed-covid-19-cases-in-lynchburg-circuit-court-clerks-office/Unfortunately there have been two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Lynchburg Circuit Court Clerk’s office. The office will be closed for the remainder of the day today and all day Monday, August 3rd. See the Order closing the Court below:Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:34:12 GMTCourt Noticeshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/covid-19-exposure-in-lynchburg-circuit-court-clerks-office/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/covid-19-exposure-in-lynchburg-circuit-court-clerks-office/We have learned from the Lynchburg Circuit Court that one of the deputy clerks has tested positive for COVID-19. Below is an order from Judge Watson explaining the court’s response.Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:08:09 GMTCourt Noticeshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/liberty-laws-dean-addresses-the-lynchburg-bar/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/liberty-laws-dean-addresses-the-lynchburg-bar/Today, Dean B. Keith Faulkner of Liberty University School of Law addressed the Lynchburg Bar Association at our monthly luncheon. This is not the first time Dean Faulkner addressed our bar, as he noted at the beginning of his presentation. In fact, Dean Faulkner spoke to the group once before aboutWed, 05 Feb 2020 19:48:01 GMTEvents Recaphttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/a-message-from-our-new-president/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/a-message-from-our-new-president/I would like to introduce myself to all of you who might not know me. I am Eugene Butler, President of the Lynchburg Bar Association (“LBA”). I am very honored to have been selected by the LBA Board to represent all of you as association President.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:21:25 GMTBar Newshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/bar-annual-meeting-and-a-note-from-the-former-president/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/bar-annual-meeting-and-a-note-from-the-former-president/On May 2, 2019, the Lynchburg Bar Associated held it’s annual member meeting which commemorates the changing of the guard for a new fiscal year. The President, Jordan Davies, reported on the activities from the last year and updated the membership regarding ongoing and future activities.Tue, 14 May 2019 12:53:27 GMTEvents Recaphttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/lynchburg-lawyer-publishes-new-book/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/lynchburg-lawyer-publishes-new-book/Congratulations to one of our own, Kristin Wright, Esq. on her new book, Lying Beneath the Oaks. The book releases (available for purchase) next Tuesday, January 15, though preorders are possible now on Amazon and B&N online. There will be a book signing with cake at Givens on Lakeside Drive on SatuTue, 08 Jan 2019 15:38:11 GMTBar Newshttps://lynchburgbar.org/news/hello-world/https://lynchburgbar.org/news/hello-world/Welcome to Lynchburg Bar Association! If you are a Lynchburg lawyer, this is your home for information about what is going on in our legal community. If you are a citizen of the Greater Lynchburg Area, this is your go-to website for finding a lawyer who can help you with your legal problem. Our siteSun, 25 Nov 2018 18:56:56 GMTBar News