24 Spotts Fain Attorneys Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America 2027
Spotts Fain is pleased to announce that 24 of our attorneys im 18 practice areas have been included among Best Lawyers® in America for 2027, with 3 of these attorneys being names as "Ones to Watch.” As one of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers® conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys across various practice areas.
Congratulations to Spotts Fain attorney Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. who was named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation - Real Estate in Richmond, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the organization. This honor is presented to only one individual in each practice area and geographic region and is based entirely on peer-review evaluations, making it a singular recognition of professional excellence and reputation within the legal community.
The 2026 edition of the publication is available today at www.bestlawyers.com
Lawyer of the Year:
Richmond, VA
Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.
Litigation - Real Estate
Best Lawyers: Richmond, VA
Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Litigation - Real Estate
Robert G. Boyle
Real Estate Law
Robert H. Chappell III
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Brian T. Chase
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
David V. DuVal
Real Estate Law
John M. Erbach
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Labor & Employment
Hugh M. Fain III
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Spencer Katona
Real Estate Law
Edward Lumpkin
Corporate Law
Brian R. Marron
Corporate Law
Venture Capital Law
William R. Mauck, Jr.
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
Timothy G. Moore
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
M. F. Connell Mullins, Jr.
Commercial Litigation
J. Thomas O'Brien, Jr.
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers & Aquistions Law
Stephen G. Reardon
Health Care Law
David A. Reed
Real Estate Law
Mike Rothermel
Land Use and Zoning Law
Meade A. Spotts
Government Relations Practice
Real Estate Law
Jennifer Jo West
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Robert S. Westermann
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Matthew Yanovitch
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Trusts & Estates
Ones to Watch: Richmond, VA
Clay S. Hester
Commercial Litigation
Christopher A. Hurley
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Kasey Hoare Michelle
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Labor and Employment