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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...

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...

Eileen M. Talamante is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Health Care Law. Eileen M. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Eileen M. Talamante since 2023. 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 Eileen M. Talamante is held by other lawyers.

Matt Yanovitch is an attorney with Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia whose practice is focused on Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates matters. He represents executors, administrators, trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors in disputes involving wills, trusts, fiduciary duties, and inherited property. His practice includes probate litigation, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, elective share and augmented estate matters, constructive trust claims, petiti...

Alexander S. De Witt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Alexander S. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander S. De Witt 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 Alexander S. De Witt is held by other lawyers.

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...

Paul D. Hux is a seasoned personal injury trial attorney and shareholder at Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen , where he has practiced since 1999. He serves as the managing trial attorney in the firm’s Chesterfield office and focuses his practice on personal injury matters involving car crashes, truck collisions, and premises liability claims. Throughout his career, Paul has developed a reputation for strong courtroom advocacy and a dedicated approach to client service. He is prepared to ...

Robert L. Wise is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Robert L. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert L. Wise since 2024. 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 Robert L. Wise is held by other la...

Michael Goodman is a founding member of the law firm of Goodman Allen Donnelly. He specializes in the representation of health care providers before their respective Professional regulatory boards and in hospital credentialing matters. Mr. Goodman has represented hundreds of health care providers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in medical malpractice claims and state board inquiries, giving him a unique depth and breadth of experience. American Association of Health Lawyers certified ...

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 ...