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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35-Threatening Criminal and Disciplinary Action

A lawyer may not threaten to have an arrest warrant issued if the defendant does not pay a civil debt, because the language does not comply with statutory notice language.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn