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
1001	84-Direct Mail Marketing 86-Descriptions of Certification and Specialization	A solicitation letter may indicate that a lawyer practices "primarily" in certain legal areas, but may not indicate that the lawyer's fees "are substantially lower than the normal rates for this community."

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