Clay Hester
Spotts Fain PC
chester@spottsfain.com
(804) 697-2027
(804) 697-2127
411 E Franklin St
# 600
Richmond , VA
23219
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Clay Hester Business Law
Spotts Fain PC
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Firm Summary
Clay Hester is a commercial litigator with experience representing clients in a wide range of matters in state and federal court, including complex contract and business disputes, construction litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Clay regularly works with clients to resolve disputes efficiently outside of the courtroom. He has experience serving as lead counsel in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations. In addition, Clay is experienced in conducting and managing complex discovery involving electronically stored information.
Clay is licensed to practice in both Virginia and North Carolina. Before joining Spotts Fain, he practiced with a firm in North Carolina that served as national and regional counsel to various clients in the trucking and aviation industries.
Education
- University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2015)
- North Carolina Law Review, North Carolina Issue Editor, 2014-2015
- University of North Carolina (B.A., History and Political Science, 2010)
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- North Carolina
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Clerkships
- The Honorable Martha A. Geer, North Carolina Court of Appeals, 2015-2016
Past Employment Positions
- Strauch, Green & Mistretta, P.C., 2016-2018
Community Involvement
- Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
- RVA Carolina Club
Honors and Awards
- 2021-2024 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch for Commercial Litigation
- Virginia Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Lawyers, 2023
Off the Clock
Clay is a native of Wilmington, North Carolina. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends and is a passionate fan of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team.