Press Release

<strong>Charleston, W.Va.</strong> – Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC announced that 18 of the firm’s West Virginia-based attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2016. This number represents a remarkably high proportion of Spilman honorees when compared to the overall percentage of lawyers recognized within each state.<br /> <br /> 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. More than 14 percent of West Virginia-based Spilman attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list, and more than 5 percent were named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.<br /> <br /> The following Spilman attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li> Samuel M. Brock, III</li> <li> Kevin L. Carr</li> <li> James S. Crockett, Jr.</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> Niall A. Paul</li> <li> Sharon L. Potter</li> <li> James A. Walls</li> <li> Charles L. Woody</li> </ul> <br /> Additionally, the following Spilman attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li> Angela L. Beblo</li> <li> Brienne T. Marco</li> <li> Grant P.H. Shuman</li> <li> Gerald M. Titus III</li> <li> Ellen J. Vance</li> </ul> <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. 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" target="_blank">www.superlawyers.com</a>.<br /> <br /> About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC<br /> Spilman Thomas & Battle is a full-service, regional law firm serving local, regional, national and international businesses. Founded in 1864, Spilman has offices in Charleston, Morgantown and Wheeling, West Virginia; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Roanoke, Virginia.<br /> <br /> <br />