Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that 21 of the firm’s lawyers were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2017. 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 www.superlawyers.com. The following Spilman attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list:

• Rayford K. "Trip" Adams III
• Samuel M. Brock III
• Kevin L. Carr
• James S. Crockett, Jr.
• Sally E. Edison
• Eric W. Iskra
• Bruce M. Jacobs
• Eric E. Kinder
• Neva G. Lusk
• Joyce F. Ofsa
• Don C.A. Parker
• Jeffrey D. Patton
• Niall A. Paul
• Sharon L. Potter
• James A. Walls
• Charles L. Woody

Additionally, the following Spilman attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list:

• Angela L. Beblo
• Carrie M. Harris
• Brienne T. Marco
• Barry A. Naum
• Gerald M. Titus III

About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC 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.