Rule 5.3 Practice of Law

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

The lawyer who serves as Disciplinary Counsel must be licensed to practice law in West Virginia. This license takes effect as soon as they are appointed to the job.

While serving as Disciplinary Counsel, this person cannot also work as a private lawyer taking on their own clients. This means their full attention goes to handling disciplinary matters for judges, without the distraction or conflict of interest that could come from also running a private law practice.