Patrick C. Tricker

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...

Michael J. “Mike” Rothermel is an attorney with Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia, whose practice focuses on Land Use and Zoning Law , real estate litigation , and administrative law . He advises developers, property owners, and businesses on zoning, permitting, entitlement, and land use matters in jurisdictions throughout Virginia. Mike represents clients in matters involving rezonings, conditional use permits, variances, subdivision approvals, and other local land use approva...

Sandra has represented corporations in hundreds of courtrooms across the country. The nature of her defense work varies but overwhelmingly involves defending catastrophic exposure products liability matters, often in her role as first chair national trial counsel.

Joe Rainsbury has 25 years’ experience representing clients before state and federal appellate and trial courts. Prized by clients and colleagues for his writing and oral advocacy skills, he has participated in appeals across the country on myriad legal issues. Over the years, Joe has been involved—either briefing the merits or arguing to a tribunal—in cases from nearly every corner of civil litigation. Joe successfully represented a bank on an appeal of the first Sarbanes-O...

A Richmond native, Penn earned his undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and went to work on Capitol Hill as part of the Oversight and Investigations staff for the House Commerce Committee. Eager to pursue a career as a lawyer, Penn enrolled at the University of Richmond’s T. C. Williams School of Law, where he served on the Journal of Law in the Public Interest and was the recipient of the school’s prestigious Williams Scholarship. As a law student, Penn says, he hea...

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...

Cameron S. Matheson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Cameron S. practices law in Glen Allen, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Cameron S. Matheson 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 Cameron S. Matheson is held by o...

Stephen G. Reardon is a Richmond, Virginia attorney with Spotts Fain PC whose practice centers on Health Care Law , corporate and business matters , estate administration, wills, and trusts . A substantial portion of his practice involves representing long-term care providers, including nursing and assisted living communities, hospice providers, continuing care retirement communities, and physician practices throughout Virginia. Steve advises health care clients on a wide range of regulatory ...

Stephanie E. Grana Partner | Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (The Virginia Trial Firm) | Richmond, Virginia Reviewed by Stephanie E. Grana, Partner. Last reviewed: July 22, 2026. Stephanie E. Grana is a partner at Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (CGBB), The Virginia Trial Firm in Richmond, Virginia. For more than 30 years, Stephanie has represented individuals and families in Virginia who are facing catastrophic injury and the loss of a loved one. She handles medical malpractice, trau...

Irvin V. Cantor Founding Partner | Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (The Virginia Trial Firm) | Richmond, Virginia Reviewed by Irvin V. Cantor, Founding Partner. Last reviewed: June 18, 2026. Irvin V. Cantor (Irv Cantor) is a founding partner of Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (CGBB), The Virginia Trial Firm in Richmond, Virginia. Since 1979, Irv has represented people and families across Virginia who are facing serious injury and the loss of a loved one. He handles traumatic brain inj...