Overview of Services

Lawsuits are an unfortunate fact of life. Whether you need to sue or are being sued, you should obtain an experienced litigation team with the knowledge, skills, and judgment to fight on your behalf. Our team of skilled Virginia litigation attorneys utilize our vast investigations and negotiation experience to reach the most favorable results for our clients, all the while preparing for any possible trial. Located in Prince William County, VF&N’s team of seasoned civil litigators both prosecute lawsuits and defend clients in state and federal courts, mediation, and arbitration. Contact VF&N Law for experienced Virginia litigation attorneys to navigate through your complex litigation matters.

Representative Cases

National Labor Relations Board: Represented company before the National Labor Relations Board in connection with precedent-setting labor relations case prohibiting punitive actions against employees using social media to disparage company or CEO
Cell tower case for homeowners: Represented a group of homeowners in Prince William County Circuit Court, resulting in the voiding of Special Use Permit (SUP) grant for a cell phone tower.
Development covenants: Successfully represented Effingham Manor Winery against a claim that the winery breached the community’s development covenants.

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Team

Kristina Keech Spitler

Vice President/Shareholder

Randolph D. Frostick

Co-Founder, Of Counsel

Bradley Marshall

Shareholder

Christopher M. Collins

Of Counsel

Stephen Lofaso

Shareholder

Services Include:

Adverse Possession Appeals Business & Commercial Contracts Business Torts Commercial Leases Condemnation/Eminent Domain Construction Covenant Not to Compete Creditor Rights Defamation Embezzlement Employment Insurance Lending & Banking Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Cases Real Estate Homeowners Associations Real Estate Contracts Restrictive Covenants Real Estate Tax Appeals Real Estate Title Trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition Settlement Negotiations Wills and Trust Zoning and Land Use

Testimonials

“The lawyers at VFN have been helping our construction company succeed and grow since 2010. We have worked with Randy Frostick to prepare all kinds of contracts, negotiate disputes and protect our rights in lawsuits as he has helped us with our business and employment legal issues and construction disputes. …We highly recommend Randy Frostick and Mike Vanderpool to other business owners who want the best attorneys who really care about their clients”

Scott Walker President of SWDB, Inc.

“VF&N has been an integral part of our professional line up for the past seven years. When it comes down to litigation, I want no one else but Randy Frostick on my team. His legal knowledge and skills are superb and his actions on our behalf are bold, determined and effective.”

Dan Wight President of Mid Atlantic Construction Group

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