W. Va. R. Law. Disci. Proc. 4.1

As amended through January 31, 2024

Rule 4.1 - Appointment

Chief Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel and Assistant Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel employed on the effective date of these rules shall continue to serve in those positions. Judicial Investigations Commission Counsel employed on the effective date of these rules shall continue to serve as Judicial Disciplinary counsel. The Lawyer Disciplinary Board shall nominate three candidates for selection by the Supreme Court of Appeals of any successor to the current Chief Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel. The Chief Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel shall select any successors to current Assistant Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel. The Judicial Disciplinary Board shall nominate three candidates for selection by the Supreme Court of Appeals of any successor to the current Judicial Disciplinary Counsel.