Lori Thompson Email & Phone Number

Roanoke, Va, Us

Roanoke, Virginia

Practice area focused on: · Representing businesses in state and federal courts and mediation proceedings involving banking, breach of contract, business disputes, computer/technology law, employment disputes, real estate disputes, taxation, and various collection matters· Advising clients in bankruptcy proceedings and contested matters concerning debtor-in-possession financing, dischargeability of debts, executory contracts and leases, jurisdiction, plan confirmation, preference… Show more Practice area focused on: · Representing businesses in state and federal courts and mediation proceedings involving banking, breach of contract, business disputes, computer/technology law, employment disputes, real estate disputes, taxation, and various collection matters· Advising clients in bankruptcy proceedings and contested matters concerning debtor-in-possession financing, dischargeability of debts, executory contracts and leases, jurisdiction, plan confirmation, preference actions, officers’ and directors’ liability, and venue challenges· Representing individuals in trust and estate disputes and complex family law disputes through litigation and Collaborative Law, which provides a supportive environment for clients to resolve their disputes out of court.Serves as Chair of Spilman's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and as Spilman's Corporate Secretary. Show less

Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke, Va

Roanoke, Va

Lori is an experienced litigator, having represented clients in state and federal courts involving banking, breach of contract, business torts, computer/technology law, domestic relations, eminent domain, environmental issues, estate litigation, guardianships, healthcare, real estate disputes, taxation and various collection matters. She focuses her bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice on the interests of corporate and individual creditors and other parties-in-interest. She has… Show more Lori is an experienced litigator, having represented clients in state and federal courts involving banking, breach of contract, business torts, computer/technology law, domestic relations, eminent domain, environmental issues, estate litigation, guardianships, healthcare, real estate disputes, taxation and various collection matters. She focuses her bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice on the interests of corporate and individual creditors and other parties-in-interest. She has advised clients in bankruptcy proceedings and contested matters concerning debtor-in-possession financing, dischargeability of debts, executory contracts and leases, jurisdiction, plan confirmation, preference actions, officers’ and directors' liability and venue challenges. She uses her years of experience handling financial disputes and asset valuation matters in addressing domestic disputes.In addition to her practice, Lori served as LeClairRyan's first Pro Bono Coordinator, designing and implementing the Firm's Pro Bono Policy and Committee and served as an Executive Officer at LeClairRyan for five years and in leadership roles on various committees and teams.Lori has lectured on matters involving bankruptcy, collection of debts, eminent domain, land use, pro bono and privacy rights. During law school, she served as the Executive Editor of the University of Virginia Tax Review and received honors for both her oral advocacy and legal writing skills. Show less

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Executive Editor of Virginia Tax Review; Quarterfinalist in William Minor Lile Moot Court; News Editor.

Batten Leadership Program Graduate, Organizational Leadership

Bs, Social Science

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Treasurer; Student Council Representative; Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society Secretary; Summa.