For more than 30 years, Tom, who serves as head of Spotts Fain's Corporate and Business Transactions Practice, has represented clients in corporate and LLC governance matters. He serves as outside general counsel to many of the firm's clients in addition to representing them in commercial and business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions of closely held businesses. Tom frequently counsels businesses in entity formation and exit strategy planning.
J. Thomas "Tom" O'Brien, Jr.
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Richmond, J.D., graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America 2026 for Corporate Governance Law
- Best Lawyers in America 2018-2026 for Corporate Law
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Go To Lawyer for Business Transactions, 2024
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