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.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
1474	4-Witness-Advocate Rule 32-Lawyers Acting in Other Roles (Miscellaneous)	A lawyer acting as a mechanics' lien agent would have to be a witness in litigation involving the mechanics lien, and therefore could not act as an advocate. DR 5-101(B) does "not include any provision for a cure by consent of the parties."

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