Winston-Salem, N.C. — The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that attorneys Rayford K. “Trip” Adams III and Bryan G. Scott recently were named to Business North Carolina magazine’s 2015 Legal Elite list.

This year’s Legal Elite selection process began by sending ballots to more than 20,000 North Carolina attorneys. Of the thousands of attorneys practicing in the state, less than 3 percent were chosen as Legal Elite. More information on the selection process can be found at www.businessnc.com.

Adams was recognized for his work in bankruptcy law, in which he has more than 30 years of experience. His primary areas of focus at Spilman are bankruptcy law, creditors’ rights, and commercial disputes and workouts. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the highest level of professional excellence.

Scott was recognized for his work in construction law. He is co-chair of Spilman’s construction law group, and his practice focuses on construction law and related litigation and commercial and business litigation. He also is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Spilman Thomas & Battle is a full-service, regional law firm serving local, regional, national and international businesses. Founded in 1864, Spilman has offices in Winston-Salem, N.C.; Charleston, Morgantown and Wheeling, W.Va.; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Roanoke, Va.