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. 
 
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4-Witness-Advocate Rule
The witness-advocate rule prohibits a law firm from handling an appeal in a case in which one of the law firm's partners testified at trial. [This LEO was overruled by Rule 3.7(c), under which such disqualification is not imputed to the lawyer's firm unless there is an actual conflict of interest.]

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn