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 Matt Yanovitch joined Spotts Fain in 2008 as an associate practicing in the business section of the firm. He was admitted to practice in Virginia in 2007. Matt received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Virginia in 1999 and his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2007, where he was a staff member of the Catholic University Law Review. Following law school, Matt served as a law clerk to the Honorable William D. Hamblen of the Thirty-First Judicial Circuit of Virginia. Before embarking on his legal career, Matt served as a professional firefighter for the City of Charlottesville from 2000 to 2004. His volunteer community service includes eight years as an emergency medical technician with the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, where he served as a member of the board of directors and held various leadership positions including deputy chief of operations. He also volunteered with the Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad from 1994-1999. 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.
