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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35-Threatening Criminal and Disciplinary Action

"Advising" an adverse party that a criminal law might have been violated is tantamount to a threat and therefore unethical.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn