Notice from the Court Administrator
Effective May 9, 2016, Judge Mears will hear motions at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
View ArticleCelebrate Law Day during the month of May.
This year, the United States marks the 50th anniversary of its best-known U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona.The Miranda Warning has become ingrained in law enforcement and has permeated...
View ArticleNotice on civil/orphans' court motions
Judge Chris Scherer will not be hearing civil or orphans’ court motions on the following Fridays: May 27, 2016, and June 10, 2016. Counsel should make arrangements to present motions on a prior or...
View ArticleDavid J. Millstein receives 2016 Louis J. Goffman Award
Congratulations to David J. Millstein, Pro Bono Director, who received the 2016 Louis J. Goffman Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation during the Pennsylvania Bar Association Annual Meeting Awards...
View ArticleWBA members, it's open enrollment for the Lawyer Referral Service of...
The WBA is accepting registration for the 2016 Lawyer Referral Service. At just $125, the registration fee allows WBA members to participate in the only court-recognized referral service in...
View ArticleUpdate your information for our 2016 Membership Directory
We're getting ready to publish our 2016 Membership Directory and we want to be sure we have the right information for you.First, go to www.westbar.org/attorneys and see what we know about you.If it's...
View ArticleNotice on civil/orphans' court motions
President Judge McCormick, Jr. will not be hearing civil or orphans' court motions on the following Fridays:August 12, 2016 September 16, 2016 September 23, 2016Counsel should make arrangements to...
View ArticleNotice on civil/orphans' court motions
Judge Chris Scherer will not be hearing civil or orphans’ court motions on the following Friday:Friday, July 29, 2016 Counsel should make arrangements to present motions on a prior or subsequent Friday.
View ArticleOrphans' Court notice
Starting September 1, 2016, the Supreme Court Rules have changed regarding the Petition for Adjudication/Statement of Proposed Distribution for audits. All petitioners must use the state-approved forms...
View ArticleWBA Annual Summer Picnic Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances the YL Summer Picnic scheduled for Friday, August 19 at President John Noble's house is postponed. We will look to schedule a fall event and will let members know of...
View ArticleIRVTalks: CLE series in honor of Judge Irving L. Bloom continues on Monday,...
IrvTALKS Series Continues: Update on the Drug Overdose Epidemic and How People Can Find HelpWBA members in attendance will earn 1 FREE Ethics credit on Monday, September 12, 2016, at Noon at the WBA...
View ArticleBattle of the Ages VII: The Epic Summer Softball Rematch
Mark your calendars for a fun Friday afternoon with the WBA. The epic rematch of Young vs. Old will take place at Altman Field in Jeannette on Friday, September 16, beginning at 4:30 pm for the annual...
View ArticleNotice on civil/orphans' court motions
President Judge McCormick, Jr. and Judge Marsili will not be hearing civil or orphans' court motions on the following Fridays:September 16, 2016 September 23, 2016Counsel should make arrangements to...
View ArticleNotice on civil/orphans' court motions
Judge Chris Schererwill not be hearing civil or orphans’ court motions on the following Friday: Friday, September 30, 2016 Counsel should make arrangements to present motions on a prior or subsequent...
View ArticleNew Orphans' Court Form
The Westmoreland County Estates–Decree of Distribution has been revised. The new Decree can be found on the Register of Wills' Website.http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=2738
View ArticleSupreme Court encourages applications for vacancies on two panels
HARRISBURG — Today, the first two vacancies became available under an initiative announced by the Supreme Court last month to encourage wider public participation in the judicial system through service...
View ArticleWBA Fall Quarterly Meeting | FREE CLE for WBA Members
Ellen Freedman is back! Join your friends and colleagues for a FREE CLE:Ellen’s Top Practice Management TipsWednesday, November 2, 2016 • 4 to 7:30 p.m. Rizzo’s Banquet Hall, Crabtree, Pa.1 substantive...
View ArticleNotice on civil/orphans' court motions
Judge Chris Scherer will not be hearing civil or orphans’ court motions on the following Friday:Friday, October 28, 2016 Counsel should make arrangements to present motions on a prior or subsequent...
View ArticleWestmoreland County Court Cancelled on Monday, October 17
Court events scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2016, before the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas are cancelled to accommodate attendance at the funeral of the Honorable Debra A. Pezze, who...
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