Created on 02/28/2024 10:50 AM

In observance of the holiday and the Courthouse being closed, the Honorable Harry F. Smail, Jr. will not be hearing Civil or Orphans’ Court motions on Friday, March 29, 2024.  Motions will instead be heard on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

 

Created on 02/22/2024 11:12 AM

Law Day 2024We invite you to join us for this year’s Judges and Lawyers Go Back to School program held in conjunction with 2024 Law Day. The Westmoreland Bar Association wants to provide Westmoreland County schools with as many lawyers and judges as we can recruit to discuss topics that are pertinent to today’s students and today’s citizens. We will begin the classroom visits in late April and conclude by mid-May.

The 2024 Law Day theme “Voices of Democracy” recognizes that in democracies, the people rule. For nearly 250 years, Americans have expressed their political views and wishes by speaking their minds and voting in elections. In 2024, the United States will hold its 60th presidential election, and Americans will address fundamental questions about democracy and the rule of law.

The Voices of Democracy Law Day theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections. In this way, Americans ensure that our government remains responsive to the wishes of the people.

The American Bar Association has put together some informative and engaging lesson plans, materials, and resources for K-12 classroom visits. View them online at abateacherportal.org/law-day/.

If you are a judge, attorney, or magisterial district judge and want to volunteer to visit a classroom for Law Day 2024, fill out this form.

If you are a teacher in Westmoreland County and would like to request a presentation for your class, fill out this form.

 

Created on 02/01/2024 03:34 PM

Blackburn Center Legal has an opening for a full-time Staff Attorney. Interested candidates should submit their résumé to the Managing Attorney, P.O. Box 399, Greensburg, PA 15601.

Read the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications here.

 

Created on 01/24/2024 11:45 AM

Judge Chris Scherer WILL NOT be hearing Civil/Orphans’ Court Motions on Friday, February 23, 2024. Counsel may contact Chambers at 724-853-2201 for additional motions dates.

With a conflict arising in his schedule, the Honorable Harry F. Smail, Jr. will not be hearing Civil or Orphans’ Court motions on Friday, February 23, 2024. Counsel should make arrangements to present on a prior or subsequent Friday.

 

Created on 12/07/2023 12:15 PM

The WBA is accepting registrations for the 2024 Lawyer Referral Service. At just $125, the registration fee allows WBA members to participate in the only court-recognized referral service in Westmoreland County. Applying for LRS participation is quick and easy.

• First, read the rules.

• Next, complete the LRS application.

Please note that certain referral panels have specific experience requirements for membership. Those panels are marked with an asterisk on the panel list in the application. To be considered for membership on a panel with experience requirements, read the Experience Requirements section of the application carefully and complete the appropriate sections.

If you have any questions about the rules, the application or the program, you may contact the Association at 724-834-6730.