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Spilman Thomas & Battle Ranked Nationally as Best Law Firm

November 1, 2012

Charleston, W.Va. -- Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC recently announced that the firm was ranked as a “Best Law Firm” at the national level for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency and Reorganization Law. The “Best Law Firms” list was compiled by the combined efforts of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.

The rankings are based on a rigorous assessment process that involved the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms. More information can be found at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com.

“We are pleased and honored to be recognized on a national level for our efforts in assisting clients in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters, especially given the challenges of these last few years,” said Paul M. Black, co-chair of Spilman’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice group and a member in its Roanoke, Va. office.

Arch W. Riley, Jr., co-chair of the group and a member in the firm’s Wheeling, W.Va. office, commented, “Our team approach allows us to bring together attorneys with diverse areas of knowledge and experience. This recognition is an acknowledgment of our commitment to provide creative and cost-effective solutions for our clients in a difficult economic environment.”

Additionally, Spilman was ranked at the metropolitan level in the following practice areas:

Charleston, W.Va.

  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law – Individuals
  • Employment Law – Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor Law – Management
  • Litigation – Banking & Finance
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • Litigation – Construction
  • Litigation – Eminent Domain & Condemnation
  • Litigation – Environmental
  • Litigation – ERISA
  • Litigation – Labor & Employment 
  • Litigation – Tax
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts & Estates Law
  • Water Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Harrisburg, Pa.

  • Energy Law

Morgantown, W.Va.

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation – Eminent Domain & Condemnation
  • Litigation – Labor & Employment
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law

Pittsburgh

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law – Management
  • Labor Law – Management
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • Real Estate Law

Roanoke, Va.

  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Biotechnology Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law – Management
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Labor Law – Management
  • Public Finance Law
  • Trusts & Estates Law

About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Spilman Thomas & Battle is a full-service law firm with more than 145 attorneys. Founded in 1864, Spilman has offices in Charleston, Morgantown and Wheeling, W.Va.; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pa.; Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Roanoke, Va.