These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
1500	4-Witness-Advocate Rule 28-Law Firm Staff	A lawyer had a legal assistant interview a witness. When the witness told a different story at trial, the lawyer wanted to call the legal assistant to impeach the witness. The lawyer may call the legal assistant as a witness without withdrawing.

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