Press Release

<strong>Charleston, W.Va.</strong> — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that 21 of the firm’s lawyers were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2017.<br /> <br /> The objective of the Super Lawyers selection process is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel. No more than 5 percent of a state’s lawyers are named to the Super Lawyers list, and less than 2.5 percent of a state’s lawyers are named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. The methodology includes a statewide nomination process, peer review by practice area and independent research. More information can be found at <a href="http://www.superlawyers.com">www.superlawyers.com</a>.<br /> <br /> The following Spilman attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list: <ul> <li>Rayford K. "Trip" Adams III</li> <li>Samuel M. Brock III</li> <li>Kevin L. Carr</li> <li>James S. Crockett, Jr.</li> <li>Sally E. Edison</li> <li>Eric W. Iskra</li> <li>Bruce M. Jacobs</li> <li>Eric E. Kinder</li> <li>Neva G. Lusk</li> <li>Joyce F. Ofsa</li> <li>Don C.A. Parker</li> <li>Jeffrey D. Patton</li> <li>Niall A. Paul</li> <li>Sharon L. Potter</li> <li>James A. Walls</li> <li>Charles L. Woody</li> </ul> Additionally, the following Spilman attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list: <ul> <li>Angela L. Beblo</li> <li>Carrie M. Harris</li> <li>Brienne T. Marco</li> <li>Barry A. Naum</li> <li>Gerald M. Titus III</li> </ul> <u>About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC</u><br /> Spilman Thomas & Battle is a full-service, super-regional law firm serving local, regional, national and international businesses. Founded in 1864, Spilman has offices in Charleston, Morgantown and Wheeling, West Virginia; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Roanoke, Virginia.<br /> <br /> <br />