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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9-Government Lawyer Conflicts
33-Office Sharing with Other Lawyers
48-Criminal Defense Lawyers
51-Government Attorneys
It would be unethical for a lawyer to represent criminal defendants being prosecuted before a Commonwealth's Attorney when the lawyer leases office space to the Commonwealth's Attorney and shares a common waiting room, receptionist and law library with the Commonwealth's Attorney.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn