Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Robert S. "Robbie" Westermann
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Robbie’s practice focuses on bankruptcy law, creditors’ and debtors’ rights, and general commercial litigation. Upon graduating from law school, Robbie served as a law clerk to the Honorable Blackwell N. Shelley, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia. Before joining Spotts Fain in 2025, Before joining Spotts Fain in 2025, he was a partner at Hirschler and Hunton Andrews Kurth.
Overview
- Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1998
- University of Virginia, BA, graduated 1992
- Virginia, Virginia State Bar
- Virginia, Virginia State Bar
- Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1998
- University of Virginia, BA, graduated 1992
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Richmond (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards:
- Named to “Legal Elite” (Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights), Virginia Business, 2009 - 2025
- Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2015 - 2025
- Virginia Super Lawyers, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, 2011 – 2025
- Honored as one of the "Top 100: Virginia" and one of the "Top 50: Richmond," Virginia Super Lawyers, Bankruptcy: Business, 2021, 2024
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