She hired a lawyer because she needed help. The lawyer wrongfully took her money, and stole her hope. The misconduct of one lawyer can do so much damage. The Clients’ Protection Fund restored her faith in the system, and refunded her money. The CPF is made possible by lawyers like you. Since 1976, the Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection Fund has helped almost 2,000 people and paid out over $7 million in claims through the work of hundreds of volunteers, and funds from every lawyer practicing in Virginia. Virginia Lawyers Care. 64 VIRGINIA LAWYER | AUGUST 2020 | VOL. 69 www.vsb.org