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Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
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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
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Members
![John F. Allevato](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30108.jpg)
John F. Allevato
Of Counsel![Andrew P. Arbogast](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30109.jpg)
Andrew P. Arbogast
Member![Michael J. Basile](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30112.jpg)
Michael J. Basile
Chair, Business Expansion & Development![H. Dill Battle](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30114.jpg)
H. Dill Battle
Member![Kevin L. Carr](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30122.jpg)
Kevin L. Carr
Member in Charge of Jacksonville Office![Stephanie U. Eaton](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75326.jpg)
Stephanie U. Eaton
Member![Travis H. Eckley](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32236.jpg)
Travis H. Eckley
Co-Chair, Real Estate Group![Betty J. Evans-Pagur](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/52000/a52405.jpg)
Betty J. Evans-Pagur
Director of Strategic Initiatives![Lee F. Feinberg](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30137.jpg)
Lee F. Feinberg
Counsel![David P. Ferretti](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30138.jpg)
David P. Ferretti
Member in Charge of Lawyer Administration![Joseph A. (Jay) Ford](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/56000/a56767.jpg)
Joseph A. (Jay) Ford
Member![Matthew W. Gallimore](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/80000/a80791.jpg)
Matthew W. Gallimore
Member![Christopher M. Green](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65784.jpg)
Christopher M. Green
Member![Laura E. Hayes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30150.jpg)
Laura E. Hayes
Co-Chair, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Group![Mark E. Heath](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30151.jpg)
Mark E. Heath
Member![William M. Herlihy](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30156.jpg)
William M. Herlihy
Chair, Natural Resources![Eric W. Iskra](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/29000/a29443.jpg)
Eric W. Iskra
Member in Charge of Client Relations![Bruce M. Jacobs](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30165.jpg)
Bruce M. Jacobs
Member![Eric E. Kinder](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30170.jpg)
Eric E. Kinder
Member![Clifford F. Kinney,](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/33000/a33760.jpg)
Clifford F. Kinney,
Member![Tai Shadrick Kluemper](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67695.jpg)
Tai Shadrick Kluemper
Member![Charity K. Lawrence](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/36000/a36363.jpg)
Charity K. Lawrence
Member![Alexander Macia](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32617.jpg)
Alexander Macia
Member![Brienne T. Marco](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38449.jpg)
Brienne T. Marco
Member![Nicholas P. Mooney](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30180.jpg)
Nicholas P. Mooney
Member![Barry A. Naum](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38401.jpg)
Barry A. Naum
Member![Joyce Fleming Ofsa](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30183.jpg)
Joyce Fleming Ofsa
Co-Chair, Real Estate Group![Charles W. C. W. Pace,](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75532.jpg)
Charles W. C. W. Pace,
Member![Paul G. Papadopoulos](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/53000/a53359.jpg)
Paul G. Papadopoulos
Co-Chair, State & Local Taxation![Don C. A. Parker](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30186.jpg)
Don C. A. Parker
Chair, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith![Jeffrey D. Patton](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30187.jpg)
Jeffrey D. Patton
Member in Charge of Winston-Salem Office![Niall A. Paul](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/29000/a29467.jpg)
Niall A. Paul
Member![Peter M. Pearl](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/48000/a48955.jpg)
Peter M. Pearl
Member in Charge of Roanoke Office![Mitchell J. Rhein](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/52000/a52354.jpg)
Mitchell J. Rhein
Member![Susan J. Riggs](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30192.jpg)
Susan J. Riggs
Member![Edward W. Rugeley](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30195.jpg)
Edward W. Rugeley
Member![James E. Simon](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/58000/a58952.jpg)
James E. Simon
Member![Gerald M. Titus](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/36000/a36090.jpg)
Gerald M. Titus
Member![Alexander L. Turner,](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65464.jpg)
Alexander L. Turner,
Member![Karin L. Weingart](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30210.jpg)
Karin L. Weingart
Chair, Federal Black Lung![Derrick Price Williamson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/36000/a36133.jpg)
Derrick Price Williamson
Member in Charge of Harrisburg Office![David L. Yaussy](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/51000/a51187.jpg)
David L. Yaussy
Chair, EnvironmentalSenior Attorneys & Associates
![Victoria L. Creta](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/69000/a69070.jpg)
Victoria L. Creta
Associate![Grace K. Dague](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75468.jpg)
Grace K. Dague
Associate![Lee D. Denton](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67912.jpg)
Lee D. Denton
Senior Attorney![Brandon M. Hartman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64362.jpg)
Brandon M. Hartman
Senior Attorney![Tai Shadrick Kluemper](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/52000/a52357.jpg)
Tai Shadrick Kluemper
Assistant Chair, Recruiting![Megan W. Mullins](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/66000/a66902.jpg)
Megan W. Mullins
Associate![Wesley A. Shumway](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75141.jpg)
Wesley A. Shumway
Associate![Chelsea E. Thompson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/59000/a59428.jpg)
Chelsea E. Thompson
Senior AttorneyCounsel
![G. Thomas Battle](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/54000/a54133.jpg)
G. Thomas Battle
Of Counsel![Samuel M. Brock](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30119.jpg)
Samuel M. Brock
Counsel![Mark D. Clark](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30125.jpg)
Mark D. Clark
Counsel![James S. Crockett](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30128.jpg)
James S. Crockett
Of Counsel![Paula L. Durst](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30135.jpg)
Paula L. Durst
Counsel![James D. Elliott](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/39000/a39601.jpg)
James D. Elliott
Counsel![Caroline C. Green](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78698.jpg)
Caroline C. Green
Counsel![F. Richard Hall](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/54000/a54134.jpg)
F. Richard Hall
Of Counsel![Lee O. Hill](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30159.jpg)
Lee O. Hill
Of Counsel![Sarah E. Kowalkowski](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/56000/a56766.jpg)
Sarah E. Kowalkowski
Counsel![Neva G. Lusk](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30173.jpg)
Neva G. Lusk
Of Counsel![John J. Nesius](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/56000/a56761.jpg)
John J. Nesius
Of Counsel![Jason C. Pizatella](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/58000/a58958.jpg)
Jason C. Pizatella
Counsel![David B. Shapiro](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30196.jpg)
David B. Shapiro
Of Counsel![John R. Teare](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/36000/a36495.jpg)
John R. Teare
Counsel![Ellen J. Vance](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30205.jpg)
Ellen J. Vance
Counsel![Charles L. Woody](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/30000/a30213.jpg)
Charles L. Woody
Of CounselOther
![Anthony D. Mullins](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/56000/a56773.jpg)
Anthony D. Mullins
Litigation Support Manager![Juliet A. Terry](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75775.jpg)
Juliet A. Terry
Government Relations Specialist![Joseph C. Unger](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/empty1.gif)
Joseph C. Unger
AssociateArticles
Understanding the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Full Scope of Pregnancy-Related Discrimination Laws for Schools
On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) went into effect. This new law requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for the known limitations of a worker relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation would cause the employer “undue hardship.” What does this mean and how will the new law be enforced? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is required to issue regulations to carry out the PWFA. No date for issuance is presently known...
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...