Clay S. Hester

Clay S. Hester

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Works at
Spotts Fain PC

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Clay Hester is a commercial litigator with experience representing clients in a wide range of matters in state and federal court, including complex contract and business disputes, construction litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Clay regularly works with clients to resolve disputes efficiently outside of the courtroom. He has experience serving as lead counsel in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations. In addition, Clay is experienced in conducting and managing complex discovery involving electronically stored information.Clay is licensed to practice in both Virginia and North Carolina. Before joining Spotts Fain, he practiced with a firm in North Carolina that served as national and regional counsel to various clients in the trucking and aviation industries.
Works at
Spotts Fain PC

20 Best Lawyers awards

Spotts Fain PC logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduated 2015
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
Awards:
  • Virginia Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Lawyers, 2023

  • Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026

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