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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2-Adversity to Former Clients

3-Multiple Representations on the Same Matter

73-Family Law Lawyers

Absent consent, a lawyer may not represent a wife in a divorce action when the lawyer had previously represented both the husband and wife with regard to marital property.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn