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
0348	2-Adversity to Former Clients 31-Protecting and Disclosing Confidences and Secrets	A lawyer may not withhold information from a former client, even if the lawyer now represents an entity adverse to the former client. The lawyer may not represent either the former client or the current client if there is a dispute between them.

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