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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31-Protecting and Disclosing Confidences and Secrets

A lawyer may disclose to the "appropriate mental health authorities" a client's stated intent to leave Virginia and commit suicide (because suicide is a crime in many states).

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn