Charleston, W.Va. – The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC announced that two attorneys were recognized in the 2013 edition of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® magazine. Kevin M. Eddy, in the firm’s Pittsburgh office, and Barry A. Naum, in the firm’s Harrisburg-area office, were named to the Rising Stars list.

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 that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel. The research methodology includes a statewide nomination process, peer review by practice area and independent research. No more than 2.5 percent of a state’s attorneys are named to the Rising Stars list.

Eddy was recognized for excellence in practicing energy and natural resources law, business law litigation, and construction law litigation. He represents companies in the oil and gas, consumer finance and construction industries. He is a council member for the Young Lawyers Division of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

Naum was recognized for excellence in practicing energy and natural resources law, general litigation, and bankruptcy law. He devotes a significant portion of his practice to utility law, energy law and communications law. He is a United States Army Veteran and served as a Cavalry Officer in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 

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About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Spilman Thomas & Battle is a full-service law firm with more than 140 attorneys. Founded in 1864, Spilman has offices in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pa.; Charleston, Morgantown and Wheeling, W.Va.; Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Roanoke, Va.