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Public Relations Consulting

Contacts:

Cliff Schroeder (804) 697-2052

Public Relations:

Spotts Fain Consulting has years of experience developing and executing public relations campaigns. Spotts Fain Consulting can deliver results whether you have a new brand to introduce to the Virginia market, advocating land use changes, opening a new business, changing government policy or preparing for future crisis situations. Spotts Fain Consulting can deliver the coverage you need no matter what the situation.

Spotts Fain Consulting has built long standing and trusted relationships with the key television, print and radio media outlets across the state. We have the contacts to make your issue newsworthy no matter what the topic.

Our services include:

Strategic Communications: Combining your government relations effort with strategic communications can significantly improve your chances for success. We are highly experienced in tailoring specific messages to unique markets or special interests and at the time of your choosing.

Crisis Communications: Preparing for and managing your company during a crisis can mean the difference between your company's survival and future success. Our consultants have implemented these plans in times of crisis and can write these plans and prepare your staff for implementation.

Media Events: At times, one of the easiest and most effective ways to garner positive press attention for your business and or issue is by holding a scheduled media event. We can help you organize the event, ensure that all the key television, radio and print reporters are in attendance and that your message is transmitted exactly as planned.

Message Development: Developing a clear and concise message for the media and constituent groups is essential. Our team can comprehensively synthesize complicated materials for you in a brief, clear and easily understood message.

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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