W. Va. R. Law. Disci. Proc. 3.15

As amended through December 16, 2024

Rule 3.15 - Permissible sanctions

A Hearing Panel Subcommittee may recommend or the Supreme Court of Appeals may impose any one or more of the following sanctions for a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct or pursuant to Rule 3.14:

(1) probation;

(2) restitution;

(3) limitation on the nature or extent of future practice;

(4) supervised practice;

(5) community service;

(6) admonishment;

(7) reprimand;

(8) suspension; or

(9) annulment.

When a sanction is imposed, the Hearing Panel Subcommittee or the Court shall order the lawyer to reimburse the Lawyer Disciplinary Board for the costs of the disciplinary proceeding unless the panel or the Court finds the reimbursement will pose an undue hardship on the lawyer. Willful failure to reimburse the Board may be punished as contempt of the Court.

W. Va. R. Law. Disci. Proc. 3.15