3
Jun
2006
Virginia lawyers may maintain client files exclusively in electronic format without any paper copies as long as the client’s interests are not prejudiced. Lawyers may also destroy paper copies as long as the client consents. The only exceptions are items that have independent legal significance such as testamentary documents and marriage certificates. Virginia St. Bar. Standing Comm. on Legal Ethics, Op. 1818 (Sept. 03, 2005).
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Categories : Virginia, Electronic Files
14
Apr
2001
Virginia 1750 (March 20, 2001): Discusses a wide range of advertising techniques that cross over the line from permissible promotion to false/misleading communications.
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Categories : Virginia, Lawyer Referral Services, Advertising
8
Nov
1998
Virginia ethics opinions are available online. Virginia Continuing Legal Education site offers opinions as well, as does Thomas Spahn.
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Categories : Virginia, Ethics Opinions
8
Nov
1998
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Categories : Virginia, Rules of Conduct
8
Nov
1998
The Virginia Bar Association website is available online.
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Categories : Virginia, Bar Association
8
Nov
1998
Virginia lawyers should not keep and use documents electronically transmitted to the lawyer inadvertently by opposing counsel. Opinion 1702 (November 24, 1997).
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Categories : Confidentiality, Virginia, Electronic Files, Work Product Protection, Attorney-client privilege
