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Attorney Careers

Exceptional people have made Spotts Fain one of the best choices for an attorney seeking a position with a Virginia firm. We have attracted lawyers who previously practiced with some of the largest firms in Richmond, as well as in-house corporate counsel and government attorneys. Our diverse client base and variety of practice areas offer an opportunity to practice in a smaller firm environment with a practice on a level with many of the largest firms. We offer excellent benefits and comfortable surroundings.

Our lawyers are provided with state of the art technology to serve clients from their offices, from home and on the road, wherever necessary. The firm’s legal assistants support our lawyers in many aspects of their work as a part of the team providing quality service to our clients. Of course, Internet access, computer assisted research services, case management software and other necessary programs are available to attorneys and staff.

For additional information, please contact Brian R. Marron, Chair, Spotts Fain Recruiting and Diversity Committee


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Spotts Fain Diversity Program

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

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