Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that 18 of the firm’s West Virginia-based lawyers were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2024.

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. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. More information can be found at www.superlawyers.com.

The following Spilman attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list, which recognizes no more than 5 percent of a state’s lawyers:

• Kevin L. Carr
• Eric W. Iskra
• Bruce M. Jacobs
• Eric E. Kinder
• Neva G. Lusk
• Nicholas P. Mooney II
• Joyce F. Ofsa
• Don C. A. Parker
• Niall A. Paul
• James A. Walls

Additionally, the following Spilman attorneys were named to the West Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list, which recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state:

• Joseph A. (Jay) Ford
• Matthew W. Gallimore
• Ralph J. (Joe) Hagy
• Brandon M. Hartman
• Joel P. Jones, Jr.
• Mitchell J. Rhein
• Chelsea E. Thompson
• Ryan W. Weld

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, Huntington, Morgantown, and Wheeling, West Virginia; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Roanoke, Virginia; and St. Augustine, Florida.