
	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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14-Ownership of Files and Attorney Lien Issues

A lawyer may retain a client's file until the lawyer is paid, as long as it does not prejudice the client. [Rule 1.16(e) governs a lawyer's duty to provide files to a former client.]