
	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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16-Lawyer's Personal Interests

50-Lawyer-Owned Businesses

55-Firm Names and Letterhead

A professional corporation may establish a subsidiary for collections practice, as long as there is disclosure to prospective clients, and nothing in the law firm's or new professional corporation's name was misleading.