Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC Law | Charleston

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Legal Services | West Virginia, USA

tel: +1 304 340 3800 | fax: +1 304 340 3801

300 Kanawha Boulevard, East | Charleston | West Virginia | 25301 | USA

Main Contacts

Jeffrey D. Patton

Member in Charge of Winston-Salem Office

Offices

Spilman 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: 1864
Lawyers Worldwide: 140

Notable

Areas of Practice

Professionals

Members

John F. Allevato

Of Counsel

Andrew P. Arbogast

Member

Michael J. Basile

Chair, Business Expansion & Development

H. Dill Battle

Member

Kevin L. Carr

Member in Charge of Jacksonville Office

Carl H. Cather

Co-Chair, Real Estate Group

David R. Croft

Co-Chair, Federal Taxation

Stephanie U. Eaton

Member

Travis H. Eckley

Co-Chair, Real Estate Group

Betty J. Evans-Pagur

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Lee F. Feinberg

Counsel

David P. Ferretti

Member in Charge of Lawyer Administration

Joseph A. (Jay) Ford

Member

Laura E. Hayes

Co-Chair, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Group

Mark E. Heath

Member

William M. Herlihy

Chair, Natural Resources

Eric W. Iskra

Member in Charge of Client Relations

Bruce M. Jacobs

Member

Clifford F. Kinney,

Member

Tai Shadrick Kluemper

Member

Alexander Macia

Member

Brienne T. Marco

Member

Joyce Fleming Ofsa

Co-Chair, Real Estate Group

Paul G. Papadopoulos

Co-Chair, State & Local Taxation

Don C. A. Parker

Chair, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith

Edward W. Rugeley

Member

Alexander L. Turner,

Member

Hugh B. Wellons

Of Counsel

Derrick Price Williamson

Member in Charge of Harrisburg Office

David L. Yaussy

Chair, Environmental

Senior Attorneys & Associates

Jonathan A. Deasy

Senior Attorney

Lee D. Denton

Senior Attorney

Brandon M. Hartman

Senior Attorney

David L. Robertson

Senior Counsel

Chelsea E. Thompson

Senior Attorney

Other

Molly J. Aderholt

Arthur E. Anderson

Christopher R. Arthur

James M. Bailey

G. Thomas Battle

Of Counsel

Todd A. Biddle

Samuel M. Brock

Carter R. Brothers

Member

James L. (J.L.) Brydie

Jeremy E. Carroll

Member

Drew A. Cather

Associate

Sara E. Chapman

Hon. Tom Corbett

Counsel

Brendan B. Counihan

James S. Crockett

Of Counsel

Robert J. Dobkin

Associate

Bradley D. Dunkle

Paula L. Durst

Counsel

Christopher M. Green

Member

Caroline C. Green

Ralph J. (Joe) Hagy

Julian F. Harf

Lee O. Hill

Of Counsel

Sophia L. Hines

Kelly J. Kimble

Member

Eric E. Kinder

Member

Sarah W. King

Charity K. Lawrence

Member

Gerald E. (Gee) Lofstead

Member

A. Garner Marks

Jamie L. Martines

Dennis J. McGlaughlin

Counsel

Lynn P. Michael

Nicholas P. Mooney

Taiesha K. Morgan

Anthony D. Mullins

Litigation Support Manager

Nicholas A. Muto

Barry A. Naum

Member

Bryan S. Neft

Member

John J. Nesius

Of Counsel

Brady R. O'Saile

Charles W. "C. W." Pace,

Member

Jeffrey D. Patton

Member in Charge of Winston-Salem Office

Niall A. Paul

Member

Mitchell J. Rhein

Member

Sarah K. Rhein

Susan J. Riggs

Member

Isaiah C. Robinson

Alison M. Sacriponte

Counsel

Robert M. Sellards

David B. Shapiro

Of Counsel

Wesley A. Shumway

Associate

James E. Simon

Member

John R. Teare

Counsel

William S. Thompson

Ellen J. Vance

Counsel

James A. Walls

Jason Wandling

Ryan W. Weld

Counsel

Charles L. Woody

Of Counsel

Victoria L. Creta

Grace K. Dague

F. Richard Hall

Sarah E. Kowalkowski

Neva G. Lusk

Megan W. Mullins

Jason C. Pizatella

David L. Tarbet

Juliet A. Terry

Gerald M. Titus

Kelsie A. Wiltse

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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