Overview

Kyle Hosmer is a trial and appellate litigator. He has considerable experience representing companies and their executives in commercial disputes and bankruptcy matters, and he maintains an active pro bono practice.

Kyle has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and briefed appeals in five federal circuits. Kyle has litigated commercial and bankruptcy matters in federal courts across the country.

Before joining the firm, Kyle was an associate at McGuireWoods LLP, where he represented clients in appeals, class actions, business disputes, fiduciary litigation and transactional matters. He also interned for the Honorable John A. Gibney, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Personal Interests

Kyle is a proud Colorado native and an avid rock, ice and mountain climber.

Related Topics

ESG

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Colorado

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Clerkships

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Hon. Julie E. Carnes, 2014-2015
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Hon. Julie E. Carnes, 2013-2014

Education

Washington and Lee University School of Law
J.D. cum laude, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Phi, Washington and Lee University School of Law Journal of Energy, Climate, and the Environment (notes editor) (2013)

University of Northern Colorado
B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy (2009)

Insights & Events

Other Perspectives
  • Environmental Considerations
    Co-Author, Reorganizing Failing Businesses (3d ed.), 2017
  • Bankruptcy: Its Effects on Liens and Judgments
    Co-Author, Enforcement of Liens and Judgments in Virginia, 2016
  • Nuclear Power 2021 Act
    Co-Author, 4 Wash. & Lee J. Energy, Climate, & the Env’t 161, 2013

Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Eleventh Circuit Historical Society
  • Tenth Circuit Historical Society
  • Washington and Lee University School of Law Young Alumni Council

Civic Activities

  • American Alpine Club
  • Access Fund
  • Sierra Club

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-21 
  • Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2018-19