Winston-Salem, N.C. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that David L. Tarbet recently joined the law firm as a counsel attorney in its North Carolina office.

Tarbet’s primary areas of practice include tax and estate planning, tax representation, business formation, business transactions and estate administration.

He counsels business clients regarding succession planning, including preparation of operating agreements, bylaws and shareholder agreements. He also represents clients in tax audits and other disputes with governmental agencies.

Tarbet also administers trusts and estates. He works with clients to help create and establish trusts and other plans for children with special needs.

His previous experience as Vice President Fiduciary Regional Tax Manager for Wells Fargo Wealth Management brings a unique perspective to the Spilman team as he serves clients in these areas of law.

Tarbet earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, his law degree from University of Iowa and his Master of Laws in Taxation from University of Washington.

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