Best Lawyers in Virginia, United States for Commercial Litigation
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...
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...
David is a principal in the law firm of Blankingship & Keith, P.C. in the City of Fairfax. He is a civil litigator with over 30 years of trial practice, primarily before the various Virginia Circuits Courts in Northern Virginia as well as the Federal Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also has substantial appellate experience arguing before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. His practice has concentrated on commercial ...
Shirin Afsous has significant litigation experience, regularly interacting with clients and developing case strategy. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including government contracts (including claims and protests), labor & employment, financial services litigation, and commercial contract disputes across the country in state and federal courts. She also appears regularly in administrative proceedings, including assisting clients involved in governmental investiga...
Kathryn C. Swain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Kathryn C. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn C. Swain 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 Kathryn C. Swain is held by other la...
Ashley D.N. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ashley D.N. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley D.N. Jones 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 Ashley D.N. Jones is held by other lawyers.
Clay Hester is a commercial litigation attorney at Spotts Fain PC in Richmond, Virginia. He represents businesses and individuals in a broad range of disputes in state and federal courts, including complex contract and business disputes, construction litigation , employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Clay works closely with clients to develop practical strategies focused on resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. In addition to courtroom litigation, he regularly...
Hannane Amanpour is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Hannane practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Hannane Amanpour since 2025. 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 Hannane Amanpour is held by other lawyers.
Staci H. Figueroa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Staci Figueroa, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Staci Figueroa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Evan X. Tucker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Evan X. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Evan X. Tucker 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 Evan X. Tucker is held by other lawyers.
Henry Jones is a trial lawyer with CowanGates. His practice focuses on civil trial work, with an emphasis on personal injury law. Henry practices in all trial courts of the Commonwealth, and has successfully acted as both lead and co-counsel for jury trials in Circuit Court and bench trials in General District Court. Henry has argued before and drafted briefs to the Virginia Supreme Court. He was recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of commercial litigati...
Wendy Cousler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Wendy practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Wendy Cousler since 2026. 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 Wendy Cousler is held by other lawyers.
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