spilmanlaw.com The most valuable and PRODUCTIVE relationships between a client and a law firm are those

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2 ReSolutions The most valuable and PRODUCTIVE relationships between a client and a law firm are those based on more than sound legal advice. They require complete and total immersion in the client s world. At Spilman, that s what we strive for with every client immersion. Your goals become our goals; your success becomes our success. Spilman attorneys dive head first into their role for every client, becoming intimately familiar with not just the facts, but the nuances that lie deep beneath the surface. Only by becoming completely immersed in your culture, your mission and your niche can we prepare ourselves to advise you on your most pressing issues.

3 ReSolutions in your mission Spilman is renowned for its relentless dedication, tirelessly seeking a solid understanding of your organization s goals and challenges. Diving deep into your mission, Spilman attorneys offer more than just legal counsel we are able to offer substantive business advice. We think like business professionals, which is key to targeting solutions that will safeguard your best interests. Our approach always considers outcomes and consequences, not merely legal parameters.

4 ReSolutions 2016 in your culture 7 Spilman endeavors to engage clients as individuals who have unique opinions and diverse perspectives. We seek to perfect every aspect of our working relationship, from initial communications to achieving the right outcome. Our goal is to make our work and your work as seamless and efficient as possible.

5 ReSolutions In your NICHE Partnering with a law firm that understands the specifics of your industry is paramount to success. Spilman attorneys are adept at familiarizing themselves with the particular nuances of unique industry markets be they local, national or global. We study the competition. We analyze governmental regulations. We monitor the legal landscape. And we arm our attorneys with awareness and knowledge to help you prepare for what lies ahead.

6 ReSolutions In YOUR WORLD We also find it beneficial to both the firm and to our clients to be immersed in the broad view. Our memberships in World Services Group, a leading international professional services organization, and Lex Mundi, the world s leading network of independent law firms, allow us to truly understand and be of service in the global marketplace. Diving deep into the issues most important to your organization not only allows Spilman professionals to be better at what we do, it affords us the opportunity to keep you up-to-date on the most pressing matters in the business world. We share this knowledge, coupled with special insights, through our various publications and presentations, which include attorney-authored articles, blogs, e-newsletters, e-alerts, webinars and seminars. You can catch these important updates by checking in at www. regularly or by following Spilman on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.

7 ReSolutions NEWLY ELECTED MEMBER Strategic hires R.P. Bucky Duranti, Jr. Counsel Morgantown, W.Va. William P. Smith Counsel Harrisburg & Pittsburgh, Pa. Paul G. Papadopoulos Counsel Charleston, W.Va. Nicholas S. Preservati Counsel Charleston, W.Va. Robert H. Wall Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Wall joined Spilman in early 2014 with more than a decade of experience in estate planning and tax law. A true leader in these areas of law, he regularly advises high-net-worth individuals on estate and tax planning matters and represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service. He also assists businesses and individuals in matters such as acquisitions, divestitures, business combinations and entity selection. Admitted to practice in North Carolina and Georgia, he earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University, his law degree from the University of Alabama, and his L.L.M. from the University of Denver Graduate Tax Program. He recently was named the CLE Volunteer of the Year by the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation. Mr. Duranti brings valuable depth to Spilman s shale gas services with more than 40 years of experience serving clients in the coal and oil and gas industries. His practice focuses on real estate and other corporate and transactional work for coal and oil and gas clients. He previously worked as an attorney in the Environmental Protection Division of the West Virginia Attorney General s office and as an administrative hearing examiner for the West Virginia Department of Energy. Mr. Smith joins Spilman with more than 25 years of experience assisting clients in patent law and other intellectual property matters. His practice focuses mainly on patent protection and infringement litigation in the technical areas of electrical, mechanical, and computer hardware and software. Following completion of his undergraduate education in electrical engineering, Mr. Smith held various electrical engineering positions and then went on to earn his law degree from Duquesne University. Mr. Papadopoulos joins Spilman s corporate law department, where he will focus on assisting clients in general corporate and commercial law matters and in federal, state and local tax matters. With 25 years of experience in these areas of law, he is the current Chair of the West Virginia State Bar s Committee on State and Federal Taxation. He earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mr. Preservati is a well-known West Virginia attorney who will be assisting clients at Spilman in energy law matters and complex litigation. He represents energy clients in all facets of energy litigation, including highstakes matters. Prior to joining Spilman, Mr. Preservati led a very successful practice at Preservati Law Offices. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

8 ReSolutions Immersed in what s Next At the heart of everything we do, our goal is to get our clients where they need to be. To that end, Spilman Thomas & Battle is launching Next Consulting, our wholly owned subsidiary intended to help organizations identify and reach the next chapters in their evolution. Next strives to apply uncommon knowledge and thinking to create tangible value in three areas: Government, Technology and Commerce. Dustin Davies Director Next Technology Scott Rotruck Director Next Commerce Led by Thomas S. Bailey, Dustin O. Davies and Scott Rotruck, respectively, the Next team is driven to plan and implement strategies that will promote efficiencies and ensure effectiveness for businesses. Tommy Bailey Director Next Government Relations For more information about Next Consulting, call

9 ReSolutions www. West Virginia North Carolina Pennsylvania Virginia Spilman Center 300 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV This is an attorney advertisement. Responsible Attorney, Michael J. Basile