Jennifer E. Shirkey

Neil Cowan is a knowledgeable, accomplished attorney whose practice focuses in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, civil and commercial litigation, and insurance defense. Neil was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1988. He earned his B.S. degree in History and Religion from Hampden-Sydney College and a J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond. In addition to being recognized by Best Lawyers since 2015, Neil was selected as a Barrister of the John...

Brian T. Chase is a member of Spotts Fain PC ’s executive committee and serves as treasurer of the firm. Based in Richmond, Virginia, he practices in the firm’s Business section and is a member of the Real Estate, Financial Services , and Corporate teams. His practice includes Corporate Law and Real Estate Law , with a focus on commercial real estate transactions , business matters, and lending transactions for clients across a range of industries. Brian represents sellers, buyers...

Charles Rothermel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Charles practices law in Alexandria, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Rothermel since 2027. 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 Charles Rothermel is held by other lawyers.

Robert G. Boyle is an attorney in the Commercial Real Estate section at Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia. His practice focuses on Real Estate Law , including the acquisition, sale, financing, development, and leasing of commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. He advises clients on a broad range of real estate transactions involving office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use properties. Mr. Boyle has served as outside real estate counsel to a national en...

Kirk Niemi is an experienced construction industry attorney who focuses his practice on construction litigation, government contracts, surety, and associated contract issues. He represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties and government agencies including highway departments and municipalities. He has extensive experience in complex matters before courts, arbitrators and mediators regarding various construction issues including mechanics' liens, acceleration claims, chang...

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...

Kevin Locklin is the managing partner of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC. Few lawyers in Northern Virginia can match Kevin Locklin's trial experience. He's an effective negotiator but has also taken hundreds of cases to a jury.As a former insurance-defense attorney, Mr. Locklin knows the tactics that insurance companies use to deny or limit claims. He fends off lowball offers and he fights for full damages.

Since 1993, Teresa Cole has been a practicing family law attorney handling complex divorce cases, custody determinations, and all other domestic law matters. Based on her experience and proven track record, she has been appointed as a Neutral Case Evaluator for Fairfax County, Virginia. In this role, she provides case evaluations and non-binding arbitration services for other divorce attorneys. In addition, Ms. Cole was appointed to the Divorce and Family Law Attorney Resource Panel as an adv...

Stephanie C. Smith is a Shareholder in the law firm of Midgett Preti Olansen. Her practice areas include estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business matters. Additionally, Ms. Smith serves as a Commissioner of Accounts for Virginia Beach Circuit Court. In her role as Commissioner of Accounts, Ms. Smith supervises fiduciaries and audits accountings and other filings by administrators and executors of estates, trustees of trusts, guardians and conservators for minor children ...

David L. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David L. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Miller since 2006. 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 David L. Miller is held by other lawyers.