Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC has been engaged in the general practice of law in Charleston, West Virginia, since 1864; in Morgantown, West Virginia, since 1988; in Wheeling, West Virginia, since January 2006; in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania since 2004; in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, since June 2006; and in Roanoke, Virginia since 2007. The firm is committed to maintaining the standards of excellence in performance and service established by its founders, and expects continued growth as it pursues its commitment to providing legal services to the business communities of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and neighboring states.

Best Practices: When a Borrower Is in Trouble
Paul M. Black, June 5, 2009, previously published by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® Counsel to Counsel Magazine on March 2009
Situation: A borrower has begun submitting late payments on a commercial loan. Bank management wants to limit its exposure to a possible loss without confronting the borrower.

COBRA Changes in Stimulus Bill Require Immediate Attention
Carl H. Hellerstedt, Peter R. Rich, March 19, 2009
One of the more significant items for employers in the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT BILL OF 2009 that President Obama signed into law on February 17 was a temporary federal subsidy of premiums that employees pay to continue their health care coverages after they lose their jobs.