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
0907	4-Witness-Advocate Rule	A lawyer may not represent a client if the lawyer may be called as a witness on the client's behalf on a central issue, and none of the witness-advocate exceptions apply. A lawyer may not represent a client if the lawyer knows the lawyer will be called by a former client (the current client's adversary) to the possible detriment of the present client.

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