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
0653	7-Family Conflicts 20-Government Official Conflicts	A lawyer may participate in litigation in which the lawyer might move before the Department of Social Services to conduct investigation, even though the lawyer's wife is an employee of the Department (but who does not perform such investigations).

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