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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22-Interviews with Prospective Clients

73-Family Law Lawyers

A lawyer may not represent the husband in a divorce action when the lawyer had previously approached the wife at a social gathering and discussed her marital status "in detail."

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn