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
0542	17-Fraud on the Tribunal 31-Protecting and Disclosing Confidences and Secrets 56-Duty to Advise the Court	If a client does not abandon an intent to commit perjury, the lawyer must reveal it. The lawyer should reveal the client's intent to the court, not the Commonwealth's Attorney.

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