In all appearances, actions and proceedings within the jurisdiction of this Court,
attorneys shall conduct themselves in accordance with the Rules of Professional
Conduct and the Standards of Professional Conduct adopted by the Supreme Court of
Appeals of West Virginia and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct published by the
American Bar Association, and shall be subject to the statutes, rules and orders
applicable to the procedures and practice of law in this Court. These rules provide
minimum standards for the conduct of attorneys and the Court encourages attorneys to
conform their conduct to the highest ethical standards.
Judges and others serving in a judicial capacity are expected to comply with the
Code of Conduct for United States Judges adopted by the Judicial Conference of the
United States. Judiciary employees of this Court shall comply with the Code of Conduct
for Judicial Employees, also adopted by the Judicial Conference.
