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Jim Walker is a Martindale Hubbell AV rated trial lawyer with almost four decades of experience representing licensed professionals in complex civil litigation and professional liability matters. His practice focuses on the defense of attorneys, accountants, architects, engineers, and other regulated professionals facing claims involving malpractice, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and related business disputes. Throughout his career, Jim tried over three hundred cases to verdict. He ha...

Jen West serves on Spotts Fain 's executive committee and is president of the firm. She focuses her practice on creditors' rights , commercial litigation , insolvency , workouts and foreclosure . She primarily represents banks and other lending institutions, with a particular focus on community banks. In 2019, Jen was appointed to the Panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. In this role, she is responsible for the administration of Chapter 7 cases ...

Ryan T. Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ryan T. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan T. Walker since 2021. 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 Ryan T. Walker is held by other lawyers.

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...

J. Thomas “Tom” O’Brien Jr. is a shareholder at Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia, where he serves as head of the firm’s Corporate and Business Transactions Practice. For more than 40 years, Tom has advised businesses, owners, and management teams on a wide range of corporate and business matters. Tom’s practice includes Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He represents clients in corporate and LLC governance matters and ...

Chuck Seyfarth is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who helps companies navigate their most significant litigation challenges. He is known as a talented strategist, able to tackle complicated disputes, with a keen ability to align legal strategy with business objectives. Clients rely on Chuck for his expertise in defending high-stakes litigation that threatens the core of their operations, brand, and objectives. He has particular experience handling cases in the Eastern District of Virgini...

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.

Taking the time to explain a client’s case and keeping her clients informed throughout the legal process are characteristics that make Courtney a trusted adviser. For over 30 years, she has been protecting and fighting for her injured clients and their families. Clients describe Courtney as passionate, knowledgeable, committed, highly skilled, and genuinely kind. She effectively navigates the complex side of personal injury litigation while never forgetting to care for the emotional sid...

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.

Corey R. Pollard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Corey R. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Corey R. Pollard since 2020. 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 Corey R. Pollard is held by other lawyers.