Overview

Spotts Fain is a full-service business law firm focused on advising, counseling, and representing clients in transactional and litigation matters. Our services include general business counseling on such issues as choice of entity, formation, establishment (including creation of client-specific business policies, forms and procedures), employment law planning and compliance, tax planning, real estate acquisition, land use and zoning, development, leasing and sale, intellectual property protection, local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations, banking law and bank regulatory issues, creditors rights, debt collection, HIPAA and other federal regulatory compliance and lobbying. Our litigation attorneys are business trial lawyers who understand the importance of efficient and effective representation and who are experienced in mediation, arbitration, litigation, in state and federal courts, and administrative and licensing hearings. We represent clients in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters including contract, construction, employment, intellectual property, securities, and shareholder disputes. We defend businesses and manage complex litigation involving toxic tort and product liability claims. Spotts Fain litigators serve as both lead counsel and local counsel in Virginia state courts and federal courts. Spotts Fain also provides wealth management services to individuals in the areas of estate and tax planning and estate and trust administration.
Founded:
1988
Size:
34
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Practice Areas:
12
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
18

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Venture Capital Law

Regional

Richmond

Tier
1
Richmond
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Richmond
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Richmond
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Richmond
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Richmond
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Richmond
Real Estate Law

Firm Leadership

Hugh M. Fain III
Managing Director

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Venture Capital Law

Regional

Richmond

Tier
1
Richmond
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Richmond
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Richmond
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Richmond
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Richmond
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Richmond
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
Richmond
Construction Law
Tier
2
Richmond
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
2
Richmond
Litigation - Construction
Tier
2
Richmond
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Richmond
Litigation - Patent
Tier
2
Richmond
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
2
Richmond
Venture Capital Law

Practice Areas

Spotts Fain PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 13 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Real Estate Law
  • Venture Capital Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Spotts Fain PC proudly has 18 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Richmond, VA
411 East Franklin Street, Suite 600
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
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