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
0224	27-Litigation Tactics (Including Misrepresentations, Tape Recordings)	A lawyer may appeal an adverse lower court judgment even if the appeal itself has the effect of defeating the intent of the judgment, as long as the appeal has merit.

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