
	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.

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29-Advancing Fees and Costs

[WITHDRAWN 11/18/21] A lawyer may advance the cost of medical records as long as the client remains ultimately liable. The Bar declines to say whether a litigant must pay for medical records which it subpoenas. [Rule 1.8(e)(2) exempts indigent clients from this requirement.]