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
0767	28-Law Firm Staff 55-Firm Names and Letterhead	A law firm may pay legal assistants on a profit-sharing basis, and include legal assistants and other staff on the firm letterhead as long as they are properly identified.

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