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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68-Lawyers Acting as Mediators
73-Family Law Lawyers
A lawyer acting as a mediator in a divorce matter may not represent either party in a later divorce proceeding (even if uncontested). [In LEO 1759, the Bar reaffirmed that a lawyer/mediator may not later represent a party to the mediation, even with client consent.]

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn