Pittsburgh — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that two of its Pittsburgh-based attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers.

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. No more than 5 percent of a state's lawyers are named to the Super Lawyers list, and no more than 2.5 percent of a state's lawyers are named to the Rising Stars list. More information can be found at www.superlawyers.com.

Julian E. Neiser was named to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. He is a commercial litigator and construction lawyer with extensive experience in intellectual property, insurance coverage and bankruptcy matters. He also is a mediator and serves as outside general counsel to corporations.

Travis A. Knobbe was named to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list. His primary practice area is creditors' rights and bankruptcy litigation, where he has focused a majority of his time over the past decade. He also has experience in commercial litigation, having chaired several multi-day jury and bench trials.

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 Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Charleston, Morgantown and Wheeling, West Virginia; and Roanoke, Virginia.