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VA Code § 54.1-3925.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3925.3. Authority for subpoenas; qualified privilege and immunity

A. In the conduct of investigations and hearings, the Board and character and fitness committee may administer oaths and affirmations and may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, accounts, documents, and other records or tangible evidence relevant to any such investigation or hearing. Any subpoena shall be issued in the name of the Board and be signed by a member of the Board or by its secretary.B. If any person fails or refuses to obey a subpoena, or to give testimony, the Board shall notify the circuit court of the county or city wherein the hearing is or was to have been held, or where the documents or tangible things were to have been produced. On receipt of the notice, the circuit court shall issue an order compelling such person's attendance or testimony, or both, or the production of the documents or tangible things, to the same extent as could be required in a proceeding in court.C. Information furnished to and testimony given before the Board or the character and fitness committee in the course of an investigation or hearing shall be privileged, and any person furnishing information or giving testimony shall be immune from civil liability therefor, unless it is shown that such person was motivated by actual malice.1992, c. 734.
VA Code § 54.1-3926 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3926. Preliminary proof of education required of applicant

Before an applicant will be permitted to take any examination under this article, the applicant shall furnish to the Board satisfactory evidence that he has:1. Completed all degree requirements from a law school approved by the American Bar Association or the Board;2. Received a bachelor's degree from an accredited baccalaureate institution of higher education and studied law for three years, consisting of not less than 18 hours per week for at least 40 weeks per year in the office of an attorney practicing in the Commonwealth, whose full time is devoted to the practice of law;3. Studied law for at least three years partly in a law school approved by the American Bar Association or the Board and partly, for not less than 18 hours per week for at least 40 weeks per year, in the office of an attorney practicing in the Commonwealth whose full time is devoted to the practice of law;4. Received a bachelor's degree from an accredited baccalaureate institution of higher education and studied law for three years, consisting of not less than 18 hours per week for at least 40 weeks per year, with a retired circuit court judge who served the Commonwealth as a circuit court judge for a minimum of 10 years and who at the time of commencement of the three-year study period was retired for not more than five years; or5. Completed all degree requirements from a law school not approved by the American Bar Association, including a foreign law school, obtained an LL.M. from a law school approved by the American Bar Association, and been admitted to practice law before the court of last resort in any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.The attorney in whose office or the judge with whom the applicant intends to study shall be approved by the Board, which shall prescribe reasonable conditions as to the course of study.Code 1950, § 54-62; 1952, c. 553; 1960, c. 379; 1980, c. 533; 1988, c. 765; 1995, c. 336; 1998, cc. 119, 796; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 296.
VA Code § 54.1-3927 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3927. Time and place of examination

The Board shall hold at least two examinations each year, at such times as it may prescribe by general rule or special order. If only two examinations are held in any one year, they shall not be less than four months apart. One examination shall be held in the City of Richmond, and one in the City of Roanoke each year, unless for good cause it is necessary to hold it elsewhere.Code 1950, § 54-63; 1973, c. 284; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3928 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3928. Issuance of license or certificate; list of persons certified to Supreme Court

The Board shall issue a license to practice law in this Commonwealth to every applicant who successfully passes the examination on all the subjects required and complies with the requirements of this chapter and the rules of the Board. The Board shall issue a certificate to practice law in the Commonwealth to an applicant if the Board is satisfied that the applicant meets the criteria for the certificate established by Rules of the Supreme Court.The license or certificate shall be signed by at least three members of the Board. The Board shall forthwith certify to the Supreme Court a list of persons whom it has licensed or to whom it has issued a certificate, and the list shall be spread upon the records of the Court.Code 1950, § 54-64; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 796.
VA Code § 54.1-3929 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3929. Preservation of examination papers

The essay portion of the examination papers shall be kept on file in the office of the secretary and treasurer in Richmond for one year after the examination, after which it may be destroyed.Code 1950, § 54-65; 1973, c. 284; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3930 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3930. Reexaminations

Any applicant who fails an examination given after July 15, 1960, may be reexamined not more than four additional times upon showing to the Board that he has diligently pursued the study of law since the former examination and that he remains otherwise qualified under the provisions of this article. However, the Board may allow an applicant who has taken the examination five times to take additional examinations when, in the discretion of the Board, the applicant has shown mitigating circumstances which constitute good and sufficient cause for the applicant's failing the prior examination.Code 1950, § 54-66; 1960, c. 379; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3931 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3931. Granting certificates without examination; law professors

A. The Supreme Court shall have discretion to grant a certificate without examination to any attorney who has been admitted to practice law before the court of last resort of any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia for at least five years. The certificate shall entitle the holder, after paying his license tax, to practice in the courts of this Commonwealth.B. The Supreme Court shall also have discretion to grant a certificate without examination to any person connected with any foreign embassy or legation to appear in the courts of this Commonwealth in all matters connected with his official duties, provided that the person has been admitted to practice in the court of last resort of the jurisdiction of the embassy or legation to which he is attached or he has received a degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association.C. The Supreme Court shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations allowing professors in law schools located in the Commonwealth, which are accredited by the American Bar Association, to become associate members of the Virginia State Bar. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the granting of a certificate without examination to a professor who is otherwise eligible for such a certificate under any other provision of this section.D. The Supreme Court may authorize the Board or any committee thereof to administer the provisions of this section.E. All other persons shall take the examinations and comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter.Code 1950, § 54-67; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 796; 2013, c. 396.
VA Code § 54.1-3932 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3932. Lien for fees

A. Any person having or claiming a right of action sounding in tort, or for liquidated or unliquidated damages on contract or for a cause of action for annulment or divorce, may contract with any attorney to prosecute the same, and the attorney shall have a lien upon the cause of action as security for his fees for any services rendered in relation to the cause of action or claim. When any such contract is made, and written notice of the claim of such lien is given to the opposite party, his attorney or agent, any settlement or adjustment of the cause of action shall be void against the lien so created, except as proof of liability on such cause of action. Nothing in this section shall affect the existing law in respect to champertous contracts. In causes of action for annulment or divorce an attorney may not exercise his claim until the divorce judgment is final and all residual disputes regarding marital property are concluded. Nothing in this section shall affect the existing law in respect to exemptions from creditor process under federal or state law.B. Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection A, a court in a case of annulment or divorce may, in its discretion, exclude spousal support and child support from the scope of the attorney's lien.Code 1950, § 54-70; 1988, c. 765; 2001, c. 495.
VA Code § 54.1-3933 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3933. Decreeing fee out of funds under control of court

No court shall decree or order any fee or compensation to counsel to be paid out of money or property under the control of the court, unless the claim is in the complaint, petition, or other proceeding, of which the parties interested have due notice.Code 1950, § 54-71; 1988, c. 765; 2020, c. 112.
VA Code § 54.1-3934 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3934. Revocation of license by Board

The Board of Bar Examiners may, for good cause, revoke any license issued by it at any time before there has been a qualification under it in any of the courts of this Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 54-72; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3938 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3938. Service of process in license revocation proceedings

If personal service of process cannot be had upon the defendant in license revocation proceedings, proceedings may be had by order of publication on proper affidavit.Code 1950, § 54-76; 1987, c. 567; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3938.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3938.1. Subpoena issued pursuant to law of another jurisdiction

Whenever a subpoena is sought in this Commonwealth pursuant to the laws of another jurisdiction for use in lawyer discipline or disability proceedings, and where the request for the subpoena has been duly approved under the laws of the other jurisdiction, the chair or a vice-chair of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board, upon receiving an application from Bar Counsel, may issue a subpoena as provided in this section to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of documents in the county or city in the Commonwealth where the witness resides or is employed or elsewhere as agreed by the witness. The circuit courts shall have the power to enforce a subpoena issued pursuant to this section and to adjudge disobedience thereof as contempt. The privilege extended by this section shall be available only to those jurisdictions that extend a similar privilege for disciplinary proceedings in this Commonwealth.2000, cc. 24, 188.
VA Code § 54.1-3939 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3939. Definitions

As used in this article:"Agent" means any person who acts for another with or without compensation at the request, or with the knowledge and acquiescence, of the other in dealing with third persons."Runner" or "capper" means any person acting within the Commonwealth as an agent for an attorney in the solicitation of professional employment for the attorney."Solicitation of professional employment" means obtaining or attempting to obtain, for an attorney, the opportunity to represent or render other legal services to another person, for which services the attorney will or may receive compensation. Solicitation of professional employment shall not include conduct (i) limited to mere statements of opinion respecting the ability of an attorney, (ii) pursuant to a uniform legal aid or lawyer referral plan approved by the Virginia State Bar or (iii) pursuant to any qualified legal services plan or contract of legal services insurance.Code 1950, § 54-78; 1956, Ex. Sess., c. 33; 1964, c. 622, §§ 54-83.1:1, 54-83.1:2; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3940 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3940. Solicitation

It shall be unlawful for an attorney to solicit professional employment in a manner that violates the Virginia Code of Professional Responsibility.1964, c. 622, § 54-83.1:2; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3941 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3941. Unlawful to act as runners or cappers

It shall be unlawful for any person to act singly or in concert with others as a runner or capper for an attorney.Code 1950, § 54-79; 1956, Ex. Sess., c. 33; 1964, c. 622; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3942 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3942. Validity of contract

Any contract for professional employment secured by an attorney in violation of this article shall be void and unenforceable.Code 1950, § 54-83; 1964, c. 622, § 54-83.1:4; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3943 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3943. Injunction against running, capping and soliciting

The attorney for the Commonwealth, or any person, firm or corporation against whom any cause of action is or has been asserted, may maintain a suit for an injunction against any attorney who has induced another to solicit or encourage his employment, or against any person, firm, partnership or corporation which has acted for another in the capacity of a runner or capper, or against any person engaged by an attorney to solicit employment for the attorney, whether or not the solicitation was successful. The court may enjoin and permanently restrain such person, his agents, representatives and principals from soliciting any such claims against any person, firm or corporation subsequent to the date of the injunction.1954, c. 707, § 54-83.1; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-3944 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 39 - Attorneys|§ 54.1-3944. Penalty for violation

Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. In addition, any person employed as an officer, director, trustee, clerk, servant or agent of this Commonwealth or of any political subdivision of the Commonwealth found guilty of violating the provisions of this article shall forfeit the right of his office and his employment.Code 1950, § 54-82; 1964, c. 622, § 54-83.1:3; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-4000 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40 - Pawnbrokers|§ 54.1-4000. Definition of pawnbroker

Pawnbroker means any natural person who lends or advances money or other things for profit on the pledge and possession of tangible personal property, or other valuable things, other than securities or written or printed evidences of indebtedness or title, or who deals in the purchasing of personal property or other valuable things on condition of selling the same back to the seller at a stipulated price.Code 1950, § 54-840; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848; 2019, c. 238.
VA Code § 54.1-4001 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40 - Pawnbrokers|§ 54.1-4001. License required; license authorized by court; building designated in license; penalty

A. No natural person shall engage in the business of a pawnbroker without having a valid license issued by the county, city, or town in which the pawnbroker conducts such business.B. The circuit court of any county or city may authorize any county, city, or town to issue to any natural person, who has not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude in the last ten years, a license to engage in the business of a pawnbroker in that county, city, or town. No such license shall be issued by any county, city, or town except with such authority. Prior to the issuance of the license, the applicant shall furnish his date of birth, a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing any criminal convictions or any pending criminal charges, whether within or without the Commonwealth, and such other information to the licensing authority as may be required by the governing body. The license shall designate the building in which the licensee shall carry on such business.C. No natural person shall engage in the business of a pawnbroker in any location other than the one designated in his license, except with consent of the court which authorized the license.D. Any natural person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense.Code 1950, §§ 54-841, 54-842; 1982, c. 633; 1986, c. 316; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848; 2019, c. 238.
VA Code § 54.1-4002 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40 - Pawnbrokers|§ 54.1-4002. Local limitations as to number of pawnshops

A. In addition to all limitations and restrictions and notwithstanding any other relevant provisions of this chapter, the governing body of any county, city or town may reasonably limit by resolution or ordinance the number of pawnshops that may be operated at any one time within its territorial limits.B. The circuit court of any county or city which has, by resolution or ordinance, limited the number of pawnshops therein shall not authorize any license to any pawnbroker after the commissioner of the revenue or other tax assessing officer of the county, city or town over which it has jurisdiction for the issuance of such licenses has filed with the court a statement that the number of licensed pawnshops within the county, city or town has reached the maximum number of pawnshops authorized to be operated therein, unless the number has been reduced below the maximum prescribed. In the event that a properly licensed pawnbroker sells his business, the circuit court of the county or city shall authorize the county, city or town in which such business operates to issue to the purchaser a new license for the same location if the purchaser has not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude in the last ten years. Prior to the issuance of the license, the purchaser shall furnish his date of birth and such other information to the licensing authority as may be required by the local governing body.Code 1950, § 54-843; 1982, c. 633; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848.
VA Code § 54.1-4003 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40 - Pawnbrokers|§ 54.1-4003. Bond required; private action on bond

A. No natural person shall be licensed as a pawnbroker or engage in the business of a pawnbroker without having in existence a bond with surety in the minimum amount of $50,000 to secure the payment of any judgment recovered under the provisions of subsection B.B. Any person who recovers a judgment against a licensed pawnbroker for the pawnbroker's misconduct may maintain an action in his own name upon the bond of the pawnbroker if the execution issued upon such judgment is wholly or partially unsatisfied.Code 1950, § 54-845; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848; 2019, c. 238.
VA Code § 54.1-4004 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40 - Pawnbrokers|§ 54.1-4004. Memorandum to be given pledgor; fee; lost ticket charge

Every pawnbroker shall at the time of each loan deliver to the person pawning or pledging anything, a memorandum or note, signed by him, containing the information required by § 54.1-4009. A lost-ticket fee of five dollars may be charged, provided that the pawner is notified of the fee on the ticket.Code 1950, § 54-846; 1968, c. 438; 1983, c. 238; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848.
VA Code § 54.1-4005 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40 - Pawnbrokers|§ 54.1-4005. Sale of goods pawned

No pawnbroker shall sell any pawn or pledge item until (i) it has been in his possession for the minimum term set forth in the memorandum, but not less than 30 days, plus a grace period of 15 days and (ii) a statement of ownership is obtained from the pawner. If a motor vehicle is pawned, the owner of the motor vehicle shall comply with the requirements of § 46.2-637. In the event of default by the pawner, the pawnbroker shall comply with the requirements of § 46.2-633. Otherwise, the pawnbroker shall comply with the requirements of § 46.2-636 et seq. All sales of items pursuant to this section may be made by the pawnbroker in the ordinary course of his business.Code 1950, § 54-847; 1986, c. 316; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848; 1999, c. 327; 2012, c. 586.
VA Code § 54.1-4008 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40 - Pawnbrokers|§ 54.1-4008. Interest chargeable

A. No pawnbroker shall ask, demand or receive a greater rate of interest than ten percent per month on a loan of $25 or less, or seven percent per month on a loan of more than $25 and less than $100, or five percent per month on a loan of $100 or more, secured by a pledge of tangible personal property. No loan shall be divided for the purpose of increasing the percentage to be paid the pawnbroker. Loans may be renewed based on the original loan amount. Loans may not be issued that compound the interest or storage fees from previous loans on the same item.B. An annual percentage rate computed and disclosed under the provisions of the federal Truth-in-Lending Act shall not be deemed a violation of this section.Code 1950, § 54-850; 1983, c. 238; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848; 1999, c. 327.