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 Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Davis began her legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Dennis J. Smith, Fairfax County Circuit Court. Joining Spotts Fain Chappell & Anderson, P.C. in 1998, Betsy became a shareholder and director of the firm in 2005. She is a member of the litigation section and focuses her practice in the areas of employment law, intellectual property and commercial litigation. In her employment practice, Betsy advises management in all areas of labor and employment law. She also represents employers in state and federal courts in the areas of Title VII, age discrimination, fair labor standards, family and medical leave, wrongful discharge, covenants not to compete, and employment contracts and handbooks, as well as other state and federal employment issues. Her intellectual property practice includes both litigation and the registration of copyrights and trademarks. She works closely with the firm's business section in order to assist the firm's clients to create, protect, defend and prevent infringement of trademarks, copyrights, service marks, trade names and trade dress rights. She also advises businesses regarding internet and domain name issues. When disputes arise, she counsels and represents clients in alternative dispute resolution, proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and infringement and dilution litigation in state and federal courts. Betsy received her B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1994 and her J.D. cum laude from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 1997. An active member of the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyer's Conference, Betsy is the Regional Chairperson of "No Bills Night". She is also a member of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property, the Richmond Bar Association and the Junior League of Richmond. She is a member of the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court, currently seving on the Executive Board and as Social Chair. Betsy was named in the Virginia Business magazine's Legal Elite list in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009 as well as the SuperLawyers Rising Stars for several years including 2010. Education:
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- Automotive Industry Practice Group
- Agricultural Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Real Estate Services
- Conservation Easements and Mitigation Banking
- Corporate and Business Transactions
- Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency
- Environmental Services
- Estate Planning and Administration
- Health Care Law for Providers
- Insurance Coverage and Insurance Litigation
- Spotts Fain Intellectual Property Team
- Labor and Employment Law for Management
- Legislative and Governmental Relations Services
- Local Counsel - Litigation - Virginia
- Mediator Services
- Products Liability, Toxic Torts & Personal Injury
Attorneys
October 5, 2010 - Mike Rothermel will speak at a seminar in Richmond, Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law.
August 20, 2010 - Michael Yager, a Legal Assistant in our Litigation Section, spoke at a NALA LIVE! presentation on electronic discovery, "E-Discovery - Slow Down the Train"
August 5, 2010 - Four Spotts Fain lawyers named in Best Lawyers in America, Meade Spotts, Hugh Fain, Robert Chappell and Dana McDaniel.
August 2, 2010 - Spotts Fain attorney, Lee Stephens assisted clients with first Fort Pickett Army Compatible Use Buffer (ACUB) conservation easement held by a State agency.
July 28, 2010 - Lessons on Charitable Conservation Contributions from Schneidelman v. Commissioner, by Robert Allen and Lee Stephens.
July 2010 - Spotts Fain congratulates Brian Marron, who begins his term as President of the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation.
July 9, 2010 - 'Much Ado About Nothing' - Bilski v. Kappos, by Bob Barrett.
June 23, 2010 - We are proud to announce that six Spotts Fain lawyers were named in the Virginia Super Lawyers list for 2010 and six named Virginia Rising Stars.
June 21, 2010 - Section 1031 Update - Exchange Facilitators Act is effective July 1, 2010, by John Anderson
June 19, 2010 - You may be required to notify your employees of their right to join a union, by Betsy Davis.
June 15, 2010 - Spotts Fain Creditors' Rights lawyers spoke at a Virginia Association of Community Banks Teleseminar on Bankruptcy and Collections.
May 24, 2010 - Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Circuit Court Decision Confirming Arbitration Award in Dispute Involving a Limited Liability Company, by Andrew Oxenreiter and John Anderson.
May 18, 2010 - Health Care Reform - Priorities for Employers 2010 by Elliot Fitzgerald
May 13, 2010 - Mark With Care: The Rise of § 292 False Patent Marking Lawsuits, by Bob Barrett.
April 23, 2010 - Business people should be aware of the consequences for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
April 23, 2010 - Bob Barrett presented The $612.5 Million Question: How to protect your intellectual property at the Greater Richmond Chamber.
April 7, 2010 - The Spotts Fain Intellectual Property Team welcomes Bob Barrett to our growing practice group.
April 1, 2010 - We are very pleased to announce that Connell Mullins has been elected a shareholder of the firm and Deborah Fourness has been elected a director.
January 27, 2010 - We are proud to announce that Spotts Fain Managing Director, Hugh M. Fain, III has been elected Chair of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Bar Association.
