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
0942	10-Former Government Lawyer Conflicts 51-Government Attorneys	A former Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney may represent a victim in a civil case as long as the lawyer did not participate in the prosecution of the alleged criminal while an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney.

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