Thomas R. "Tom" Waskom

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...

When you’ve been injured, don’t take chances with your future. The insurance company will not offer you a fair amount of compensation, which is why you’re going to need a skilled , aggressive injury lawyer to fight for you during this time. Meet Jonathan Halperin, an attorney with a wealth of experience from three decades of trials in both state and federal courts. He was selected as a Virginia Super Lawyer ® and has been selected to the list of Top 100 Attorneys in Virg...

As a highly effective and sought-after trial advocate and proven litigator, Kelvin Newsome knows from longevity of experience that dispute resolution—whether in or out of court—demands more than just legal knowledge; it requires the instinct to anticipate opposition and the composure to execute under pressure. He brings both of these sought-after qualities to his defense practice. Over the course of his career, Kelvin has resolved serious disputes and seemingly intractable litigat...

Charles Sims handles high-stakes business litigation and professional liability defense in state and federal courts with tactical precision and strategic insight. His practice centers on resolving legal and accounting malpractice, architects and engineers liability, and errors and omissions claims where reputations and livelihoods hang in the balance. Clients value his ability to distill sophisticated technical issues into persuasive courtroom narratives that resonate with judges, juries, and...

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...

Alan Albert is a nationally-honored trial lawyer who has represented clients from Muhammad Ali to multinational corporations across the country in a broad array of commercial and corporate governance disputes, white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions, intellectual property litigation, labor and employment litigation and environmental litigation. The breadth of Alan’s experience is reflected by his recognition in The Best Lawyers in America for 30 years, culminating in his p...

Vijay Mago defends employers against discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and wrongful termination disputes under federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and FMLA. Vijay’s dual focus includes aggressive courtroom advocacy when disputes arise, combined with proactive counseling that addresses operational realities managers face. He understands that successful employment defense requires more than legal expertise—it requires insight into ho...

Since 1998, Bridget has been a tireless advocate for her clients. Whether in the courtroom or when negotiating settlements with insurance companies, she has proven to be a seasoned litigator and consummate professional. Her career has been devoted to fighting for the rights of those injured by the negligence of others. She has vast experience representing clients in both state and federal courts involving car accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, and other...

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

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...