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
1036	27-Litigation Tactics (Including Misrepresentations, Tape Recordings) 35-Threatening Criminal and Disciplinary Action	As long as there was a basis for the threatened action, a lawyer may send another lawyer a letter threatening to hold the lawyer personally liable for any damages caused by publication of notice of a trustee's sale.

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