Press Release

<h3><strong>Admitted as Exclusive Lex Mundi Member for W.Va.</strong></h3> <br /> <strong>Charleston, W.Va.</strong> — Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) was recently selected by Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms, as its exclusive member for the state of West Virginia.<br /> <br /> Lex Mundi’s membership boasts in-depth legal experience in more than 100 countries worldwide. Through Lex Mundi, Spilman is able to provide clients with access to more than 21,000 lawyers around the world – all from a single point of contact.<br /> <br /> “Lex Mundi represents a network of excellence and a powerful resource to aid us in delivering additional value to our clients, both nationally and abroad,” said <a href="~/Attorneys/A-C/Basile,-Michael-J">Michael J. Basile</a>, Spilman’s Managing Member. “We are honored to be a part of this distinguished group.”<br /> <br /> “Through 150 years of client focus, we at Spilman have found that the only way to shape what comes next is to create it,” he continued. “And as we chart our course through Spilman’s next 150 years, we are excited about our new affiliation with Lex Mundi, which we consider to be a perfect example of our commitment to explore innovative opportunities for the benefit of our clients.”<br /> <br /> Individually, each Lex Mundi member firm is a leader in its local market. Collectively, Lex Mundi firms provide global legal resources with unmatched depth and breadth. Working with other Lex Mundi firms, Spilman will be able to seamlessly handle clients’ most challenging cross-border transactions and disputes.<br /> <br /> “With the addition of Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, we expand the knowledge and experience available through Lex Mundi’s ‘World Ready’ network,” said Carl Anduri, President of Lex Mundi. “The firm has a well-deserved reputation for excellence and for providing great value to its clients.”<br /> <br /> <u>About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC</u><br /> Spilman Thomas & Battle is a full-service, regional law firm serving local, national and international businesses. Now in its 150^th year, Spilman has offices in Charleston, Morgantown and Wheeling, W.Va.; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pa.; Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Roanoke, Va.<br />