PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman ranked nationally in several categories

CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle 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 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
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
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

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.

For more information, visit www.spilmanlaw.com.