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. 
 
 Back to main menu

  Print This Leo
LEO NumTopicsSummary
0491

print
27-Litigation Tactics (Including Misrepresentations, Tape Recordings)

56-Duty to Advise the Court

A lawyer may file an action even after the statute of limitations has run, because the statute of limitations is an affirmative defense which is effective only if raised.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn