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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9-Government Lawyer Conflicts

51-Government Attorneys

A lawyer may not represent a Commonwealth's Attorney in a federal action while representing individuals being prosecuted by the Commonwealth's Attorney.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn