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
0857	2-Adversity to Former Clients 67-Lawyers Acting as Guardians Ad Litem"	A lawyer may represent someone accused of murdering his sister even though the lawyer had earlier acted as guardian ad litem for the defendant's mother (who was incompetent to testify).

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