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
0982	27-Litigation Tactics (Including Misrepresentations, Tape Recordings) 58-Real Estate Lawyers	Lawyers may not assert that they are real estate noteholders when they do not physically possess the notes (even if they are certain that the notes have been paid), since it would be a misrepresentation.

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