Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC - North Carolina Law | Winston-Salem

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC - North Carolina

Legal Services | North Carolina, USA

tel: +1 336 725 4710 | fax: +1 336 725 4476

110 Oakwood Drive, Suite 500 | Winston-Salem | North Carolina | 27103 | USA

Main Contacts

Jeffrey D. Patton

Member in Charge of Winston-Salem Office

Offices

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC - North Carolina News

Monday, June 8, 2026 •"The Effect of Reclassification of Medical Marijuana on the Workplace"

Monday, June 8, 2026 •"A Review of the 2026 Legislative Session: New Employment Laws Impacting Virginia Employers"

Monday, June 8, 2026 •"The Latest from the EEOC: A Review of the EEOC’s Priorities"

Monday, June 8, 2026 •"Cemex: What Employers Can Expect from the Trump 2.0 NLRB?"

Thursday, May 21, 2026 •"One Big Reason Why Consumer Power Costs Keep Going Up"

Overview

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC is a full-service, super-regional law firm serving local, national and international businesses. The firm has eight offices located in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida, and lawyers admitted to practice throughout the country. Innovative in our thinking and approach, we have erased the boundaries of a traditional law practice to think like a true business. Our people are passionately engaged to provide client-driven solutions that achieve clients' business goals and build partnerships. Understanding that our value is in the experience our clients receive, we believe in a client-first philosophy - selfless, hands-on, relentless and collaborative. This is why you can expect different.

Year this Office was Founded: 1994
Lawyers Worldwide: 140

Notable

Areas of Practice

Professionals

Members

Stephanie U. Eaton

Member

Matthew W. Georgitis

Member

Eric W. Iskra

Member in Charge of Client Relations

Paul G. Papadopoulos

Co-Chair, State & Local Taxation

Alexander L. Turner,

Member

Senior Attorneys & Associates

Lee D. Denton

Senior Attorney

Steven C. Hemric

Senior Attorney

Other

Annalee N. Blanks

Samuel M. Brock

Carrie H. Grundmann

Member

Erin Jones Adams,

Nelson A. McKown

Rebecca M. Parsons

Jeffrey D. Patton

Member in Charge of Winston-Salem Office

James E. Simon

Member

Ellen J. Vance

Counsel

Robert A. Ziogas

Member

Articles

"The Effect of Reclassification of Medical Marijuana on the Workplace"

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, June 2026

Marijuana and its legalization remain a constant topic of conversation for employers. Depending on your state, marijuana may be legal solely for medical use or also legalized for recreational use. It remains important for employers to understand how state and federal regulations of marijuana intersect with company policies and the law related to disabilities. Most recently, the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reclassified medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA)...

"A Review of the 2026 Legislative Session: New Employment Laws Impacting Virginia Employers"

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, June 2026

The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session again resulted in numerous pieces of employment legislation being enacted that will impact Virginia employers. Covering a wide variety of topics ranging from restrictive covenants, pay transparency, and discrimination protections, there are numerous new laws, many taking effect on July 1, 2026, that are relevant to Virginia employers. Restrictive Covenants and Non-Competes In the past several years, we have seen significant movement in Virginia to limit the scope of restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements. In 2020, Virginia enacted § 40.1-28...

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Press releases

"Spilman’s SuperVision™ Symposium Equips Employers for the Evolving Workplace"

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, June 2026

Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) welcomed business leaders from across the region today for its signature SuperVision™ symposium, a high-impact seminar for employers and human resources professionals navigating the modern workplace. “Today’s employers are facing a workplace landscape that is changing faster than ever, from evolving regulations to emerging technologies,” said Eric W. Iskra, Chair of Spilman’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Group. “SuperVision is designed to give business leaders practical guidance they can put to work immediately while creating a forum to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead...

"Spilman Partner Neiser Elected to Academy of Trial Lawyers"

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, June 2026

Pittsburgh — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that partner Julian E. Neiser has been elected to the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County (ATLAC), an exclusive organization of the region’s most accomplished trial attorneys. Neiser was selected for membership based on his distinguished record as a trial lawyer. Through his 25-year career, he has handled hundreds of complex commercial and construction disputes, representing clients across a broad range of industries. His extensive courtroom experience has resulted in numerous verdicts/awards before judges, juries, and arbitration panels...

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