Atty. Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.

Atty. Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.

Eddie Bagnell serves on Spotts Fain's executive committee and is secretary of the firm. He is a litigator whose practice includes a wide range of civil litigation matters, including business torts, commercial litigation, real estate disputes, eminent domain, construction, employment, insurance coverage and defense, and estate litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. at a glance

Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. is a employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Spotts Fain PC. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, U.S.District Court - Eastern, Virginia, U.S. District Court - Western, and Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals - 4th Circuit. Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 2007) and University of Virginia (—, 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eddie Bagnell serves on Spotts Fain's executive committee and is secretary of the firm
  • He is a litigator whose practice includes a wide range of civil litigation matters, including business torts, commercial litigation, real estate disputes, eminent domain, construction, employment, insurance coverage and defense, and estate litigation
  • Eddie's experience includes trials and appeals in state and federal court throughout Virginia, as well as proceedings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission
  • Eddie regularly serves as lead and local counsel in complex matters in the Eastern District of Virginia, where his experience includes securities fraud class actions, Lanham Act claims, qui tam cases, patent litigation, and a wide variety of commercial cases

Practice Areas Explained

Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.

Where is Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.'s law office located?
Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.'s law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Spotts Fain PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. handle?
Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. go to law school?
Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (—, 2000).
How can I contact Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. received?
Edward E. Bagnell, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 2007
University of Virginia
- 2000

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Lawyers Weekly
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Go-To Lawyer for Business Litigation, 2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Real Estatte
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Business Legal Elite 2020, 2022-2024 for Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Super Lawyers 2019-2021, 2023- 2025 for Business Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2015-2017 for Business Litigation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Virginia, Virginia
Virginia, U.S.District Court - Eastern
Virginia, U.S. District Court - Western
Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals - 4th Circuit

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