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
1790	14-Ownership of Files and Attorney Lien Issues 39-Miscellaneous	A lawyer who receives a copy of a probation officer's pre-sentence report must provide a copy of the report to the lawyer's client, unless disclosure is prohibited by law -- an issue outside the Committee's purview.

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