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
0890	25-Dealing with Unrepresented People 73-Family Law Lawyers	A lawyer may obtain an endorsement on a consent order from an unrepresented party in a divorce matter as long as the lawyer advises the party to secure counsel and that the lawyer represents a party with adverse interests.

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