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
0687	54-Insurance Defense Lawyers 78-Communicating with an Employee of a Corporate Adversary	Plaintiff's lawyer may not directly contact defendant's insurer to open settlement negotiations without obtaining the consent of the lawyer for the defendant and the insurer.

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