Mary Elizabeth Davis

Mary Elizabeth Davis

Spotts Fain P.C. β€’ Richmond, VA
Employment LaborEmployment ContractsEmployment LawLabor & Employment

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Contact

Email
Phone
(804) 409-2714
Address
411 E Franklin St Ste 600, Richmond, VA, 23219-2200, US

Professional

About

Betsy Davis focuses on advising management in all areas of labor and employment law. She also represents employers in state and federal courts in the areas of Title VII, age discrimination, fair labor standards, family and medical leave, wrongful discharge, covenants not to compete, and breaches of employment contracts and handbooks, as well as other state and federal employment issues. She counsels and represents clients in investigation and defense of EEOC, DOL and NLRB charges and VEC claims. Betsy uses her litigation experience to counsel clients with a goal of eliminating risk and placing the client in the best position should litigation arise. She provides clients with advice on how to comply with the statutory framework of federal and state employment laws, including the FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADAAA, ADEA, Title VII, COBRA, and the WARN Act. Betsy routinely reviews and develops employee policies, handbooks, offer letters, employment contracts, separation agreements, and other related documents. She is frequently contacted by our clients to assist in handling difficult termination and hiring issues, as well as sensitive matters involving restrictive covenants and trade secrets. She is rated AV-Preeminent, the highest rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been named in Virginia Business magazine's Legal Elite as well as Virginia Super Lawyers' Rising Stars.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
1997 University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law J.D. Cum Laude 1994 University of Virginia B.A.

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 Legal Elite, Virginia Business 2012 Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2015 VAPCP Newsletter Interns: To Pay or Not to Pay 2013 VACB Newsletter Heads Up, Financial Institutions - New Guidance on the Use of Social Media
Associations
2014 - Present Virginia State Bar Faculty Member, Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course 2014 - Present Richmond Bar Association Membership Committee 2014 - 2015 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court Past President 2012 - 2013 Richmond Bar Association Chair, Past Chair, Administration of Justice Committee
Speaking
2015 Human Resource Law From Start to Finish Discipline and discharge: Documentation 2015 Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce The Five Hottest Areas of Employment Liability Risk
Updated: Mar 08, 2026