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Brian R. Marron is Chair of the Financial Services group at Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia. His practice includes Corporate Law, Venture Capital Law , banking , real estate , closely held companies, and financial services matters . Brian advises private and institutional developers on land use and development matters, leasing, acquisitions and sales, financing transactions, and entity formation and governance. He also represents institutional lenders in connection with real estate lendi...

Robert S. “Robbie” Westermann is an attorney with Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia. His practice focuses on bankruptcy law , creditors’ and debtors’ rights , insolvency and reorganization matters , and commercial litigation . Robbie represents clients in matters involving Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. After graduating from law school, Robbie served as a law clerk to the Honorable Blackwell N. ...

James Kessel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James, who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. James enjoys being in court and believes each and every case should be handled from the beginning as if it we...

Vijay Mago defends employers against discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and wrongful termination disputes under federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and FMLA. Vijay’s dual focus includes aggressive courtroom advocacy when disputes arise, combined with proactive counseling that addresses operational realities managers face. He understands that successful employment defense requires more than legal expertise—it requires insight into ho...

Edward F. Johnson, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Edward F. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward F. Johnson, Jr. since 2005. 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 Edward F. Johnson, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Chuck Seyfarth is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who helps companies navigate their most significant litigation challenges. He is known as a talented strategist, able to tackle complicated disputes, with a keen ability to align legal strategy with business objectives. Clients rely on Chuck for his expertise in defending high-stakes litigation that threatens the core of their operations, brand, and objectives. He has particular experience handling cases in the Eastern District of Virgini...

Ryan T. Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ryan T. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan T. Walker since 2021. 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 Ryan T. Walker is held by other lawyers.

Spencer Katona is an attorney with Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia whose practice focuses on Real Estate Law, commercial lending and financing transactions, corporate and business transactions, and land use and development matters. He represents institutional lenders in secured and unsecured commercial financing transactions, including FHA and Fannie Mae matters, and assists clients with the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of loan documentation for real estate development projects...

Derrick Walker is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with a reputation as a courtroom powerhouse. Over the span of his 25-year career Derrick has achieved outstanding results for his clients in a wide array of personal injury matters, including multi-million dollar awards in cases involving wrongful death, tractor-trailer collisions, traumatic brain injuries, nursing homes, and medical malpractice. Driven by an unwavering commitment to leveling the legal playing field for the injured, Derri...

C. Stephen Setliff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Railroad Law and Transportation Law. C. Stephen practices law in Glen Allen, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized C. Stephen Setliff since 2008. 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 ...