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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29-Advancing Fees and Costs

40-Trust Accounts

A law firm may not arrange for a line of credit (under which the firm might ultimately become responsible for the loan) that would enable the firm to immediately disburse funds from a trust account upon personal injury settlements, because: the firm would be acquiring an interest in the outcome of the litigation; the lawyer would be advancing money other than appropriate litigation expenses; and it would commingle the lawyer's funds and the client's funds.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn