Atty. Robert S. "Robbie" Westermann
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.
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Robert S. "Robbie" Westermann is a bankruptcy attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Spotts Fain PC. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar. Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1998) and University of Virginia (BA, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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