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Commercial Litigation

Richmond, Virginia, Commercial Litigation Attorneys

Since we opened our firm in 1988, Spotts Fain has been recognized for our successful representation in all corporate matters involving complex dispute resolution and commercial contract litigation.

Our commercial litigation group includes:

Brian R. M. Adams

Mary Elizabeth Davis

Hugh M. Fain, III

Dana D. McDaniel

M.F. Connell Mullins, Jr.

Henry N. Ware. Jr

John Carroll

Edward Everett Bagnell, Jr

Patricia B. Turner

Elliot P. Fitzgerald

Recent Presentations

August 28, 2009 - Hugh Fain spoke at the Virginia CLE Seminar, Difficult Depositions at the Richmond Marriott West

February 24, 2009 - Hugh Fain participated in a panel discussing, Pleadings, Practice, Discovery, and Expert Witnesses at a Virginia CLE seminar in Richmond, Best Practices in Circuit Court: An Interactive Judges' Forum for Richmond-Area Litigators

Spotts Fain offers a full range of commercial litigation services, with special emphasis in the following areas:

Our attorneys have years of experience handling jury and non-jury civil trials. We litigate all types of business litigation matters and appear regularly in state and federal courts throughout the Commonwealth. Our attorneys are also well-experienced in handling state and federal appeals, arbitrations and mediation. We serve as lead counsel as well as local counsel in Virginia state and federal courts.  In all litigation matters, we are ready to handle your case from initial legal counsel and representation through the final appeals process, if necessary.

The firm's attorneys are experienced in representing Fortune 500 companies, as well as small and medium-sized business, and individuals.  In addition, our trial attorneys have experience handling individualized cases involving trust and estate litigation and will contests.

Our attorneys take pride in their zealous representation of the firm's clients while attempting to minimize the expense associated with litigation. We have a strong track record obtaining efficient resolution of disputes with favorable results for our clients. We also have the capability and manpower required to manage large and complex cases.

Contact us to learn more about our full range of commercial litigation services or to schedule a consultation with a member of our litigation or  commercial mediation group.

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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