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
0254	15-Representing Other Entities - Miscellaneous 71-Representing Corporations	Determining whether a lawyer may represent a corporation when the lawyer has been employed by one of two 50% shareholders over the objection of the other 50% shareholder is a legal rather than an ethical question.

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