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
0698	1-Adversity to Current Clients 54-Insurance Defense Lawyers	As long as both clients consent, a lawyer may represent a defendant driver in a declaratory judgment action to determine insurance coverage and also be adverse to the driver in personal injury litigation.

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