Channing J. Martin

Robbie’s practice focuses on bankruptcy law, creditors’ and debtors’ rights, and general commercial litigation. Upon graduating from law school, Robbie served as a law clerk to the Honorable Blackwell N. Shelley, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia. Before joining Spotts Fain in 2025, Before joining Spotts Fain in 2025, he was a partner at Hirschler and Hunton Andrews Kurth.

Neil Cowan is a knowledgeable, accomplished attorney whose practice focuses in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, civil and commercial litigation, and insurance defense. Neil was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1988. He earned his B.S. degree in History and Religion from Hampden-Sydney College and a J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond. In addition to being recognized by Best Lawyers since 2015, Neil was selected as a Barrister of the John...

Kevin focuses his practice on public finance and corporate law, with emphasis on infrastructure projects, healthcare and educational institutions, transportation, utilities, renewable energy, corporate/LLC law, mergers and acquisitions, public-private partnerships, legislation, and regulatory compliance.

Joan C. McKenna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joan C., who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott C. Oostdyk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott C., who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and le...

John Erbach represents a wide variety of business entities and individuals in complex business and commercial litigation, including intellectual property litigation, employment disputes, defense of consumer protection claims, and other complex commercial litigation. As an additional part of his practice, John regularly serves as outside general counsel to small and medium-sized businesses, counseling on employment compliance matters, employment policies, employee handbooks, dispute resolution...

Edward is an accomplished and indefatigable litigator who has tried and won an impressive variety of cases in state and federal courts including personal injury, premises liability and insurance coverage matters. An extremely talented trial attorney, he has mastered the courtroom skills necessary to obtain substantial verdicts for his clients. Edward helped spearhead the firm's expansion to Northern Virginia and has been the managing partner there since the Fredericksburg office opened in 199...

Eddie Bagnell serves on Spotts Fain's executive committee and is secretary of the firm. He is a litigator whose practice includes a wide range of civil litigation matters, including business torts, commercial litigation, real estate disputes, eminent domain, construction, employment, insurance coverage and defense, and estate litigation. Eddie's experience includes trials and appeals in state and federal court throughout Virginia, as well as proceedings before the Virginia State Corporation C...

When you’ve been injured, don’t take chances with your future. The insurance company will not offer you a fair amount of compensation, which is why you’re going to need a skilled , aggressive injury lawyer to fight for you during this time. Meet Jonathan Halperin, an attorney with a wealth of experience from three decades of trials in both state and federal courts. He was selected as a Virginia Super Lawyer ® and has been selected to the list of Top 100 Attorneys in Virg...

Joe Rainsbury has nearly 20 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 Sar...