Notice on civil/orphans' court motions
President Judge McCormick, Jr. will not be hearing civil or orphans’ court motions on the following Fridays:August 11, 2017;August 18, 2017;September 15, 2017;September 22, 2017.Counsel should make...
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Judge Marsili will not be hearing civil or orphans’ court motions on Friday, September 15, or Friday, September 22, 2017. Counsel should make arrangements to present motions on a prior or subsequent...
View ArticleNew Local Civil Rule W205.4 - Electronic Filing
Westmoreland County Local Civil Rule of Procedure W205.4 Electronic Filing of Legal Papers in Westmoreland County is adopted effective August 21, 2017.An updated version of the Westmoreland County...
View ArticleWBA Fall Quarterly Meeting & V.P. Election | FREE CLE for WBA Members
Join your friends and colleagues for a FREE CLE at the Fall Quarterly Meeting:Be Prepared: The 'New' Public Access Policy Governing Filings with the Appellate and Trial CourtsWednesday, October 4, 2017...
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Notice on civil/orphans' court motions
President Judge McCormick, Jr. will not be hearing civil or orphans’ court motions on October 13, 2017. Counsel should make arrangements to present motions on a prior or subsequent Friday.
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John Ranker Elected Vice President of the Board of Directors
Congratulations to John Ranker (right) for winning the Vice President election at the WBA Fall Quarterly Meeting held on October 4, 2017. Also pictured are WBA President Tim Andrews (left) and Court...
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Judge Hathaway Receives 82% Retention Vote From Bar
The voters of Westmoreland County will vote on November 7th on the question of whether Common Pleas Court Judge Rita D. Hathaway should be retained for an additional ten-year term. Elected in 1997 and...
View ArticlePBA Judicial Evaluation Commission Reissues Ratings for Judicial Candidates,...
In two weeks, voters will decide whether to retain two justices on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and one judge on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. Voters will also fill one seat on the Supreme...
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Eat, Dance, and Be Merry at the 2017 Holiday Dinner Dance on Saturday,...
The WBA heads to the Westmoreland Country Club in Export, Pa., for a traditional Holiday Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 2. This year’s event is sure to offer a festive atmosphere showcasing...
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Change in deadline for Westmoreland Law Journal
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for copy for the November 24, 2017, issue of the Westmoreland Law Journal is Noon on Friday, November 17, 2017.read more
View Article2018 Court Calendars available
NOTICE: The 2018 Court Calendars are available in the Court Administrator’s Office, Civil Division Room M10.
View ArticleRegister of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court Schedule of Fees & Costs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS of WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION NO. 6596-214RE: REGISTER OF WILLS & CLERK OF ORPHANS’ COURT SCHEDULE OF FEES & COSTSORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this...
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Build Your Practice with the WBF Reduced Fee Program
It is open enrollment for the WBF Reduced Fee Program and there is no fee to participate. The Pro Bono staff will screen the clients to ensure income and case eligibility. You have the option to...
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He's Coming To Town!
Please join us on Tuesday, December 12, from 5:30 to 7 pm for family-friendly fun with Santa. Children will have the opportunity to participate in holiday activities and visit with Santa to share their...
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Celebrate the Season and The Hon. Richard E. McCormick, Jr., PJ: Thursday,...
The Westmoreland Bar Association is hosting a YL Holiday Gathering & Retirement Party for President Judge Richard E. McCormick, Jr., on Thursday, December 21, at 4 p.m. at the Megan's Suite at the...
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Change in deadline for Westmoreland Law Journal
Due to the Christmas holiday, the deadline for copy for the December 22, 2017, issue of the Westmoreland Law Journal is Noon on Monday, December 18, 2017, and the deadline for copy for the December 29,...
View ArticleLaurel Legal Services announces job openings
Laurel Legal Services is pleased to announce the opening of two new positions: The Director of Intake and Administrative Program Compliance and The Director of PAI and Pro Bono Services.Read the job...
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