On Monday, January 12, 2026, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted the petition for voluntary resignation of Jocelyn R. Cuttino from the West Virginia State Bar. The order finalizes a process that began on September 16, 2025, when Cuttino initially submitted her request to resign.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Jocelyn R. Cuttino,” with case number 25-598.
The petition was reviewed by the Investigative Panel of the Lawyer Disciplinary Board, chaired by Clayton J. Fitzsimmons. On December 17, 2025, the panel submitted its written report, recommending the approval of Cuttino’s resignation in accordance with Rule 3.26(c) of the Rules of Lawyer Disciplinary Procedure. Cuttino’s initial petition was filed in accordance with Rule 3.26(a) of the same procedure.
The court’s order stipulates that Cuttino must comply with the client notification requirements outlined in Rule 3.28 of the Rules of Lawyer Disciplinary Procedure, if applicable. The order also states that service of an attested copy will constitute sufficient notice of the contents.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
