
	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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3-Multiple Representations on the Same Matter

As long as both defendants consent, a lawyer may represent two defendants even though they had previously been in litigation against each other arising out of the same matter.