
	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

51-Government Attorneys

A lawyer may not represent a plaintiff in a civil case when the lawyer will soon become a Commonwealth's Attorney and the criminal charges against the defendant are still pending.