The Virginia State Bar is currently seeking volunteer lawyers to serve on its Medical Malpractice Review Panels, according to a recent announcement. To be eligible to volunteer, lawyers should be an active, in-good-standing member of the Bar and actively participating. The Virginia State Bar’s announcement points out that the Review Panels are currently looking to fill three lawyer vacancies with terms available immediately, and another six lawyer vacancies have been projected to be available from July 1, 2024.
Appointments to the Medical Malpractice Review Panels are all for specified terms, offering a unique opportunity for attorneys to serve the Virginia law community. It represents a compelling chance to bring their legal expertise to bear on the complex challenges posed by medical malpractice cases. The input from such volunteer lawyers is crucial to the fair and proper adjudication of these cases.
Further information about the application process and the exact nature of the roles to be filled can be found here. This move underlines the Virginia State Bar’s ongoing efforts to engage with and mobilize the legal community in tackling medical malpractice cases.