Civil trial lists on the Web coming soon
Notice from the Court AdministratorBeginning with January, 2015, the Civil Trial Lists will be posted on the Court’s Web Page, and updated one week prior to the trial term. Copies of the trial lists...
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WBA Fall Quarterly Meeting | FREE CLE for WBA Members
Your clients are talking about it and using it—what is this “social media,” and what does it mean for you and your practice?Join us on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at 4 pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting...
View ArticleNew Certificate of Readiness form adopted, effective immediately
A new Certificate of Readiness form was adopted by the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County on September 18, 2014, and is effective immediately. The order and form can be accessed online at...
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Dine Around heads for The Nest on October 16
The first Dine Around event of the Fall is approaching. Join other bar members and their guests for an informal evening of food and conversation on Thursday, October 16, at The Nest, in...
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Dust off your dance moves, shine those shoes, and join us at the 2014 Holiday...
The WBA heads to Rizzo's Banquet Hall in Crabtree, Pa., for a traditional Holiday Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 6. This year’s event will offer passed hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, a festive...
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November 7, 2014, issue of the Westmoreland Law Journal is online.
Public notices from the November 7, 2014, issue of the Westmoreland Law Journal are now posted online. This issue includes the Court Administrator's Notice of Proposed Termination of Court Cases...
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WBA members, it's open enrollment for the Lawyer Referral Service of...
The WBA is accepting registration for the 2015 Lawyer Referral Service. At just $125, the registration fee allows WBA members to participate in the only court-recognized referral service in...
View ArticleNew REV-1500 form
From Sherry Magretti Hamilton, Esq/MBA, Chief Deputy Register of WillsAs some of you may know, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has updated the “REV-1500” form. The revisions are expected to...
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Winter Quarterly Meeting and Bylaw Vote: January 6, 2015
Join us for the Winter Quarterly Meeting of the Westmoreland Bar Association on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 4 p.m., at the Commissioners' Meeting Rooms of the Westmoreland County Courthouse, where we...
View ArticleWebsite maintenance scheduled for Wednesday, December 31
Our website will be down for routine maintenance on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. If you would like to register for any of our events, please call 724-834-6730.
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Dine Around heads for The Ligonier Tavern on January 14
The final Dine Around event of the Fall/Winter is approaching. Join other bar members and their guests for an informal evening of food and conversation on Wednesday, January 14, at The Ligonier Tavern...
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Nominating Committee accepting applications for 2015-2016 Board, Committees
The Nominating Committee is accepting letters of application for positions on the Board of Directors, Membership Committee, and Building Committee. Any member interested in running for these positions...
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2015 Mock Trial Competition is underway!
Beginning on Thursday, January 29th, at 5:00 pm, high school teams will meet at the Westmoreland County Courthouse to begin the 2015 Mock Trial Competition. This event is free and open to the public....
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February 13 & 20, 2015, issues of the Westmoreland Law Journal are online.
Public notices from the February 13, 2015, and February 20, 2015, issues of the Westmoreland Law Journal are now posted online. These issues include the Court Administrator's Notice of Proposed...
View ArticleAND THE WINNER IS ... Franklin Regional!
Congratulations to District 1 Mock Trial winner Franklin Regional High School, who claimed the trophy at the February 26 competition against Greensburg Salem.A big thank you to all the schools who...
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Welcome your newest colleagues at the New Member Ceremony on Tuesday, March 17
The Newest Members of the WBA will be officially introduced to the court en banc at the annual New Members Ceremony on Tuesday, March 17th, in Ceremonial Courtroom No. 3 at the Westmoreland County...
View ArticleThe Future of Legal Education--PBI's Ground-breaking "Virtual Town Hall"
On March 31, 2015, The Pennsylvania Bar Institute will initiate a dialog about the future of legal education.Bringing together the organized bar, law schools, CLE providers, and leading practitioners...
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Annual Meeting notice
Any bar member wishing to "run from the floor" for any of the elected positions: Vice President, President-Elect, Director, Membership Committee, or Building Committee, is reminded to submit his/her...
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New Local Rule Adopted
Per an order of court dated May 6, 2015, Westmoreland County Rule of Criminal Procedure WC717, Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund, is adopted. Click here to read the order and view the...
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