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
0995	8-Bills and Fees 16-Lawyer's Personal Interests 31-Protecting and Disclosing Confidences and Secrets	A lawyer may sue a former client for an unpaid legal bill, but may not write the former client's supervisor unless the revelation is necessary to determine the reasonableness of the fee.

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