Virgin Islands Bar Association

Virgin Islands Bar Association We are an integrated bar association with approximately 950 members practicing within the United States Territory of the Virgin Islands. Croix, St.

The Territory is located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean and consists primarily of the islands of St. John, and St. Thomas along with numerous lesser cays. The Virgin Islands Bar Association ("VIBA") along with The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands governs the practice of law in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our mission is to promote improvements in the administration of justice, and to monit

or and advocate public policy issues affecting the judicial system. We also work to improve the community through public education and public service. These twin goals are reflected in our motto: "Striving for Justice… Serving our community.”

Member Spotlight: Attorney Anthony M. Ciolli Co-Authors First Casebook on U.S. TerritoriesThe Virgin Islands Bar Associa...
05/06/2026

Member Spotlight: Attorney Anthony M. Ciolli Co-Authors First Casebook on U.S. Territories

The Virgin Islands Bar Association recognizes Anthony M. Ciolli for co-authoring The Law of the United States Territories, the first legal casebook dedicated exclusively to the law governing the United States territories. The book examines the constitutional, statutory, and judicial frameworks affecting Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. 

Attorney Ciolli has become a leading scholarly voice on territorial constitutional law and the continuing legal implications of the Insular Cases. His work has appeared in major law reviews and academic publications addressing citizenship, self-governance, equal protection, and federal-territorial relations. To access the book, please click here: https://cap-press.com/books/isbn/9781531023713/The-Law-of-the-United-States-Territories

Discounted Book Rate for Virgin Islands Bar Members

The Virgin Islands Bar is pleased to share that members may have access to a discounted rate for law of the territories. The publisher has offered a spacial price of $68 per copy (regular list price $170), a 60% discount. Don't miss this opportunity! To help reduce shipping cost, the publisher has agreed to a bulk order with one shipment to the VI Bar office for local distribution.

If you are interested in purchasing a copy as part of the potential bulk order, please send an email to [email protected].

Funeral Services:The Honorable Ronald E. Russell, Esq.As previously announced, the Virgin Islands Bar Foundation mourns...
05/06/2026

Funeral Services:
The Honorable Ronald E. Russell, Esq.

As previously announced, the Virgin Islands Bar Foundation mourns the passing of The Honorable Ronald Russell. We write to share the following funeral arrangements so that members may pay their respects:

Lying in State Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Virgin Islands Legislature, St. Croix.

Celebration of Life Service Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Frederiksted, St. Croix.

A repast will follow immediately after the service at Levels in Christiansted until 4:00 PM.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ronald E. RussellThe family of Ronald E. Russell is inviting family, friends, colleague...
20/05/2026

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ronald E. Russell

The family of Ronald E. Russell is inviting family, friends, colleagues, and community members to share tributes, reflections, memories, photographs, and messages honoring his life, service, and legacy. Submissions may include personal reflections, photographs, and supporting materials and should be sent by June 1, 2026, to the dedicated memorial email address listed in the attached flyer. For more information, please refer to the flyer below.

The VI Bar extends our deepest condolences to his wife Attorney Royette Russell, his family, his colleagues and all who ...
06/05/2026

The VI Bar extends our deepest condolences to his wife Attorney Royette Russell, his family, his colleagues and all who loved him.

Former Senator Ronald E. Russell, a longtime attorney whose public life spanned the Virgin Islands L...

Congratulations to Attorney Dalila Patton! 🎉Attorney Dalila Patton has been appointed Clerk of the Supreme Court of the ...
12/01/2026

Congratulations to Attorney Dalila Patton! 🎉

Attorney Dalila Patton has been appointed Clerk of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands, effective January 1, 2026. She has faithfully served as a Staff Attorney in the Supreme Court’s Office of the Clerk of Court since 2010 and most recently served as Acting Clerk. We congratulate her on this well-deserved appointment.

We also thank Attorney Veronica Handy for her 17 years of exemplary service to the Judiciary upon her retirement.

The VI Bar extends our deepest condolences to his family, his colleagues and all who loved him.
07/01/2026

The VI Bar extends our deepest condolences to his family, his colleagues and all who loved him.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday announced the death of St. Croix attorney Eszart Wynter, expres...

31/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we pause to reflect on a year that asked a lot from the legal community—long hours, tough decisions, and constant responsibility.

Today is a moment to breathe, reset, and acknowledge the work you’ve done and the resilience it required.

Tomorrow, we welcome 2026 with intention—prioritizing balance, clarity, and well-being alongside professional excellence.

Wishing you a peaceful New Year and a healthier, more centered year ahead.

31/12/2025

Holiday Closure Notice
Our offices will be closed for the holidays from December 31 through January 6. We will reopen and resume normal operations on January 7. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and joyful holiday season!

24/12/2025

Holiday Wellness Reminder 🎄✨

This season, use the holiday pause as permission — not pressure.

Permission to:
• slow your pace
• step away from emails
• release what can wait
• breathe without urgency

Wellness isn’t another task on your list.
It’s the space you allow yourself to rest, reset, and reconnect — even briefly.

As the year winds down, let stillness be part of your practice.
You’ve earned it.
⚖️

Address

2155 King Cross Street, Suite 4
Christiansted
00820

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+13407787497

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