Spotts Fain

09/02/2026

Congratulations, Eddie Bagnell!

Spotts Fain is proud to congratulate Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. on being named the 2027 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Real Estate in Richmond!**

This prestigious distinction is awarded to just one attorney in each practice area and geographic region, based on the highest overall peer feedback in Best Lawyers’ voting process. It’s a wonderful recognition of Eddie’s experience, strategic approach and the respect he has earned from colleagues throughout the Virginia legal community.

Eddie was also named as a Best Lawyers 2027 for Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Please join us in congratulating Eddie on this well-deserved honor!

https://www.spottsfain.com/our-insights/news-and-events/edward-e-bagnell-jr-named-2027-best-lawyers-lawyer-of-the-year-for-litigation-real-estate-in-richmond

08/27/2026

🏆 24 Spotts Fain attorneys. 18 practice areas. One outstanding team.

We’re proud to share that 24 Spotts Fain attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including three attorneys named to the “Ones to Watch” list.

We’re proud of the expertise, dedication and commitment to excellence these recognitions represent. Congratulations to all of our attorneys! 👏

Read the full list of recognitions: https://www.spottsfain.com/our-insights/news-and-events/24-spotts-fain-attorneys-recognized-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2027

07/02/2026

As we look ahead to this historic milestone, we join our clients, colleagues, and communities in celebrating 250 years of American innovation, resilience, and progress.

Here's to honoring our past while helping build the future!

Please note our office will be closed on July 3 in observance of the holdiday. Happy 4th everyone!

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06/25/2026

Spotts Fain is proud to congratulate attorney Robbie Westermann on his recognition in Chambers USA for Bankruptcy and Restructuring. Robbie has held this esteemed recognition since 2015. Chambers USA, published by London-based Chambers and Partners, is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories in the industry. Its rankings are the result of months of in-depth research, including interviews with clients and peers, to identify leading lawyers and law firms across the country. https://www.spottsfain.com/our-insights/news-and-events/2026-chambers-usa-rankings-recognize-4-spotts-fain-attorneys-and-one-practice-category

06/23/2026

Spotts Fain is proud to congratulate firm president and Shareholder Jen West on her recognition in Chambers USA for Bankruptcy and Restructuring. Chambers USA, published by London-based Chambers and Partners, is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories in the industry. Its rankings are the result of months of in-depth research, including interviews with clients and peers, to identify leading lawyers and law firms across the country. https://www.spottsfain.com/our-insights/news-and-events/2026-chambers-usa-rankings-recognize-4-spotts-fain-attorneys-and-one-practice-category

06/18/2026

Spotts Fain is proud to congratulate attoney and Shareholder Robert Chappell on his recognition in Chambers USA for Bankruptcy and Restructuring. Chambers USA, published by London-based Chambers and Partners, is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories in the industry. Its rankings are the result of months of in-depth research, including interviews with clients and peers, to identify leading lawyers and law firms across the country. https://www.spottsfain.com/our-insights/news-and-events/2026-chambers-usa-rankings-recognize-4-spotts-fain-attorneys-and-one-practice-category

06/16/2026

Spotts Fain is proud to congratulate attoney and Shareholder Hugh Fain on his recognition in Chambers USA in the Senior Statespeople category for Litigation: General Commercial. Hugh has been recoginzed by each year since 2014. Chambers USA, published by London-based Chambers and Partners, is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories in the industry. Its rankings are the result of months of in-depth research, including interviews with clients and peers, to identify leading lawyers and law firms across the country. https://www.spottsfain.com/our-insights/news-and-events/2026-chambers-usa-rankings-recognize-4-spotts-fain-attorneys-and-one-practice-category

06/12/2026

Spotts Fain is proud to announce that nine attorneys will serve in leadership positions within the Richmond Bar Association (RBA) during the 2026–2027 bar year, continuing the firm's longstanding commitment to professional leadership, service, and the Richmond legal community. We are also proud to support RBA as a annual firm sponsor, which supports the organization's educational programs, networking opportunities, publications, and community initiatives throughout the year.
https://www.spottsfain.com/our-insights/news-and-events/spotts-fain-attorneys-continue-leadership-tradition-with-richmond-bar-association-appointments

06/09/2026

Team Spotts Fain had a great time at the annual Sports Backers Markel Corporate 5K last week! 🏆 We had runners, walkers, and plenty to eat and drink in the Spotts Fain tent afterwards. Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!

06/08/2026

Congratulations again to the Richmond Bar Association! We are so proud of our president, Jen West, who was also president of the RBA last year. It was a great year!

👏The Richmond Bar Association was proud to attend the Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting and the LSBS Awards Breakfast to receive both the Bar Association of the Year and Award of Merit for The Richmond Lawyer.

Jennifer West, Immediate Past President, Sharon Potter, RBA Membership Director, and Annie Holland, RBA Executive Director accepted these awards on behalf of the Association.

THANK YOU to the RBA members who continue to show their unwavering support of the Association and to our sponsors and community partners.

We are proud to be your hometown bar association❤️