Edward Lumpkin

Edward Lumpkin

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Works at
Spotts Fain PC

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Edward “Eddie” Lumpkin advises for-profit and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of corporate and business matters. Based in Richmond, Virginia, he represents clients ranging from start-up ventures to established public companies in matters involving Corporate Law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, franchising, licensing arrangements, securities matters, and general business operations.

Eddie regularly counsels clients on business formation, capital-raising activities, governance, regulatory compliance, and operational matters across a variety of industries. He has extensive experience negotiating and structuring mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving both privately held and publicly traded companies, helping clients address complex transactional and strategic considerations.

In addition, Eddie advises franchisors and franchisees on franchise-related matters, including Franchise Disclosure Documents, franchise agreements, and the purchase and sale of franchise businesses. His practice is focused on providing practical legal guidance tailored to each client’s business objectives and long-term growth strategies.

Works at
Spotts Fain PC

21 Best Lawyers awards

Spotts Fain PC logo

Locations

Education

  • Duke University, A.B., graduated 1992
  • Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1995

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar

Affiliations

  • Children's Home Society of Virginia - Board of Directors, Chair 2014-2016
  • St. Christopher's School - Alumni Board
  • The Bar Association of the City of Richmond - Business Law Section, Executive Committee, 2017-present
  • Virginia Bar Association - Corporate Counsel Section, Council, 2010-2013
  • Virginia State Bar - Business Law Section
  • American Bar Association - Forum on Franchising
  • American Bar Association - Business Law Section

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
Awards:
  • Virginia Business magazine's Legal Elite 2018-2024 for Business Law

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