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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52-Fees in Family Law Cases
73-Family Law Lawyers
A lawyer may not enter into a contingent fee with a domestic relations client based on a percentage of the lump sum property settlement awarded by the court. [Rule 1.5(d)(1) and Comment [3a] codify the circumstances in which lawyers may handle family law matters on a contingent fee basis.]

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn