Alexandra B. Cunningham

Edward “Eddie” Bagnell serves on the executive committee of Spotts Fain PC and is secretary of the firm. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Eddie represents businesses, property owners, employers, insurers, and individuals in a broad range of civil litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Virginia. Eddie’s practice includes Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Litigation - Real Estate, as well as matters involving business torts, eminent d...

David DuVal is an attorney at Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia whose practice is focused on Real Estate Law and commercial real estate transactions throughout the United States. He represents national retailers in the acquisition, development, and leasing of store locations, advising clients on matters involving ground leases, build-to-suit projects, reverse build-to-suit transactions, and sale-leaseback arrangements. In addition to his work with retailers, David represents regional devel...

Christopher Spinelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Spinelli since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Spinelli is held by other lawyers.

Brian T. Chase is a member of Spotts Fain PC ’s executive committee and serves as treasurer of the firm. Based in Richmond, Virginia, he practices in the firm’s Business section and is a member of the Real Estate, Financial Services , and Corporate teams. His practice includes Corporate Law and Real Estate Law , with a focus on commercial real estate transactions , business matters, and lending transactions for clients across a range of industries. Brian represents sellers, buyers...

Eileen M. Talamante is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Health Care Law. Eileen M. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Eileen M. Talamante since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eileen M. Talamante is held by other lawyers.

Hugh M. Fain III is a trial lawyer and dispute resolver with more than forty years of experience representing businesses, executives, and organizations in complex litigation matters. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Hugh practices with Spotts Fain PC and is licensed in both Virginia and Texas. His practice focuses on commercial and business litigation, including matters involving contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property , employment disputes, construction claims, real estate litigat...

Matt Yanovitch is an attorney with Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia whose practice is focused on Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates matters. He represents executors, administrators, trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors in disputes involving wills, trusts, fiduciary duties, and inherited property. His practice includes probate litigation, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, elective share and augmented estate matters, constructive trust claims, petiti...

Phillip S. Marstiller, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Phillip S. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Phillip S. Marstiller, Jr. since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Phillip S. Marstiller, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Scott Oostdyk resolves serious commercial litigation for businesses of all sizes, major corporations, and governments facing their most consequential disputes—ranging from contract battles, insurance recovery actions, and employment conflicts to high-stakes product liability and commercial claims. What distinguishes Scott’s approach to advocacy is his rare combination of courtroom prowess and strategic foresight, honed through prior government leadership experience. Scott understa...

Joe Rainsbury has 25 years’ experience representing clients before state and federal appellate and trial courts. Prized by clients and colleagues for his writing and oral advocacy skills, he has participated in appeals across the country on myriad legal issues. Over the years, Joe has been involved—either briefing the merits or arguing to a tribunal—in cases from nearly every corner of civil litigation. Joe successfully represented a bank on an appeal of the first Sarbanes-O...