Norman A. Thomas

Jay Fries graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University and received his law degree from the Law School of the College of William and Mary, where he served as an editor of the Law Review. Jay represents employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including discrimination, wage and hour, unfair labor practice and employment tort cases. He is an active member of the Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore County bar associations, and the Labor Law Section of the American Bar Associati...

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 activitie...

Lee Floyd spent the first part of her career expertly defending some of the country’s largest and most influential corporations including pharmaceutical companies and national automotive manufacturers. Impressively, Lee was the first female partner in the products liability group of one of the nation’s leading law firms and the youngest partner in that firm’s history. In 2019, she was one of only ten lawyers selected nationwide to join the prestigious Products Liability Advi...

Christopher Spinelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Spinelli 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 Christopher Spinelli is held by other lawyers.

Connell Mullins represents businesses and individuals in a broad range of commercial litigation and business dispute matters in Richmond, Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth. His practice includes representation in federal and state courts for plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving financial services litigation , products liability and personal injury claims , regulatory proceedings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), contract disputes, business torts, employm...

Brendan C. Horgan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brendan C. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Brendan C. Horgan 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 Brendan C. Horgan is held by other lawyers.

Eli Jason S. Mackey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Eli Jason S. practices law in Glen Allen, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Eli Jason S. Mackey 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 Eli Jason S. Mackey is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

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...