Erin B. Ashwell

Charles Sims handles high-stakes business litigation and professional liability defense in state and federal courts with tactical precision and strategic insight. His practice centers on resolving legal and accounting malpractice, architects and engineers liability, and errors and omissions claims where reputations and livelihoods hang in the balance. Clients value his ability to distill sophisticated technical issues into persuasive courtroom narratives that resonate with judges, juries, and...

Kevin D. Holden is a principal in the Richmond, Virginia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has more than 25 years of experience representing management and defending against individual and class claims brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and frequently litigates claims brought against employers under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Kevin regularly defends the enforceabili...

Bob Yates advocates client rights across all forms of civil litigation and trial practice. His deep bench of proven experience includes the resolution of tort defense, transportation claims, premises liability actions, and construction law disputes. Having successfully tried over 100 jury trials in state and federal courts throughout Virginia, Bob brings extensive litigation and trial acumen to resolving even the most seemingly intractable conflict. In and out of court, Bob also resolves sing...

Amy M. Pocklington is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amy M. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Amy M. Pocklington since 2018. 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 Amy M. Pocklington is held by other lawyers.

John M. Erbach is a commercial litigator based in Richmond, Virginia, representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings. His practice includes Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property , and Litigation - Labor and Employment matters. John handles a broad range of disputes involving business torts, intellectual property issues, employment claims, consumer protection matters, insurance coverage disputes, a...

Joan McKenna defends employers faced with discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour litigation under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, FLSA, FMLA, and state employment statutes. Joan’s ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical workplace policies and workable strategies that prevent litigation is second to none in the region. Her approach to dispute resolution combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with preventive counseling that reduces exposure, a balance ref...

Edward J. McNelis III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Edward J. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward J. McNelis III since 2026. 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 J. McNelis III is held by other lawyers.

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...

William “Billy” Mauck is a commercial litigator in Richmond, Virginia with more than 35 years of experience representing clients in the construction industry. At Spotts Fain PC , his practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction , advising owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals throughout all phases of construction projects. Billy works with clients on contract negotiation and drafting, project administration, risk management ...

Robert H. Chappell III focuses his practice on commercial bankruptcy , bankruptcy litigation, creditors’ rights , insolvency matters, and business law. Based in Richmond, Virginia, he represents lenders, businesses, and other parties in commercial credit transactions, workouts, restructurings, and recovery matters. His practice includes Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law as well as Litigation - Bankruptcy . Robert has represented asset purchasers i...