Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Legal Services | West Virginia, USA
tel: +1 304 340 3800 | fax: +1 304 340 3801
300 Kanawha Boulevard, East | Charleston | West Virginia | 25301 | USA

Main Contacts

Eric W. Iskra

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Member in Charge of Client Relations

Jeffrey D. Patton

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Member in Charge of Winston-Salem Office

Overview

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC is a full-service, super-regional law firm serving local, national and international businesses. The firm has eight offices located in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida, and lawyers admitted to practice throughout the country. Innovative in our thinking and approach, we have erased the boundaries of a traditional law practice to think like a true business. Our people are passionately engaged to provide client-driven solutions that achieve clients' business goals and build partnerships. Understanding that our value is in the experience our clients receive, we believe in a client-first philosophy - selfless, hands-on, relentless and collaborative. This is why you can expect different.

Year this Office was Established: 1864
Lawyers Worldwide: 140

Notable

Areas of Practice

Professionals

Members

John F. Allevato

John F. Allevato

Of Counsel
Michael J. Basile

Michael J. Basile

Chair, Business Expansion & Development
Kevin L. Carr

Kevin L. Carr

Member in Charge of Jacksonville Office
Travis H. Eckley

Travis H. Eckley

Co-Chair, Real Estate Group
Betty J. Evans-Pagur

Betty J. Evans-Pagur

Director of Strategic Initiatives
David P. Ferretti

David P. Ferretti

Member in Charge of Lawyer Administration
Laura E. Hayes

Laura E. Hayes

Co-Chair, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Group
William M. Herlihy

William M. Herlihy

Chair, Natural Resources
Eric W. Iskra

Eric W. Iskra

Member in Charge of Client Relations
Joyce Fleming Ofsa

Joyce Fleming Ofsa

Co-Chair, Real Estate Group
Paul G. Papadopoulos

Paul G. Papadopoulos

Co-Chair, State & Local Taxation
Don C. A. Parker

Don C. A. Parker

Chair, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Jeffrey D. Patton

Jeffrey D. Patton

Member in Charge of Winston-Salem Office
Peter M. Pearl

Peter M. Pearl

Member in Charge of Roanoke Office
Karin L. Weingart

Karin L. Weingart

Chair, Federal Black Lung
Derrick Price Williamson

Derrick Price Williamson

Member in Charge of Harrisburg Office
David L. Yaussy

David L. Yaussy

Chair, Environmental

Senior Attorneys & Associates

Grace K. Dague

Grace K. Dague

Associate
Lee D. Denton

Lee D. Denton

Senior Attorney
Brandon M. Hartman

Brandon M. Hartman

Senior Attorney
Tai Shadrick  Kluemper

Tai Shadrick Kluemper

Assistant Chair, Recruiting
Chelsea E. Thompson

Chelsea E. Thompson

Senior Attorney
Joseph C. Unger

Joseph C. Unger

Senior Attorney

Other

Anthony D.  Mullins

Anthony D. Mullins

Litigation Support Manager
Juliet A. Terry

Juliet A. Terry

Government Relations Specialist
Joseph C. Unger

Joseph C. Unger

Associate

Articles

What is the Hydrogen Hubbub?

Hydrogen is seen by many as the fuel of the future, a substance that can provide heat through combustion, or electrical power from fuel cells, emitting only water in the process. Its potential usefulness, specifically its ability to replace fossil fuels without generating greenhouse gases, makes it the poster child for clean energy.  There are various ways of producing hydrogen, but currently most of it is done in the most cost-efficient way, by steam reforming. That, however, generates carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, that has to be sequestered underground to be considered sustainable...

What is the Hydrogen Hubbub?

Hydrogen is seen by many as the fuel of the future, a substance that can provide heat through combustion, or electrical power from fuel cells, emitting only water in the process. Its potential usefulness, specifically its ability to replace fossil fuels without generating greenhouse gases, makes it the poster child for clean energy.  There are various ways of producing hydrogen, but currently most of it is done in the most cost-efficient way, by steam reforming. That, however, generates carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, that has to be sequestered underground to be considered sustainable...

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Press

Numerous Spilman Attorneys Recognized by 2024 Best Lawyers, Lawyers of the Year, Ones to Watch

Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that 71 of the firm's attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion on the 2024 Best Lawyers list, nine were selected as Best Lawyers "Lawyers of the Year," and 18 others were selected as Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch." Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Its methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. More information can be found at https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology...

Spilman Partner Neiser Named to AAA Roster of Arbitrators & Mediators

Pittsburgh — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that partner Julian E. Neiser has been appointed to the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) Roster of Arbitrators & Mediators. Neiser was selected to join the AAA’s roster because of his experience handling a wide range of construction and commercial cases. He has won numerous verdicts/awards before arbitration panels and courts over the past 20 years. Within the last year alone, he won a jury trial in federal court involving a common law trademark and a multi-million dollar award from the AAA involving pipeline construction...

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