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
0707	2-Adversity to Former Clients 3-Multiple Representations on the Same Matter 73-Family Law Lawyers	A lawyer may not represent a husband in a contested divorce matter (including child custody issues) when the lawyer previously represented the husband and wife in the adoption of their children.

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