On November 16, 2010, the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization announced that Kristine L. Prati was certified as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist. Ms. Prati met all of the Board’s criteria for becoming a workers’ compensation specialist, including substantial involvement in the practice, recommendations by her peers, and passing a written test in workers’ compensation law.

Wilson & Ratledge is pleased to announce that Eugene Chianelli has joined the firm. Mr. Chianelli will be practicing in the Corporate, Business Law and Taxation section.

Wilson & Ratledge is pleased to announce that James E. R. Ratledge has been included in the 2010 Super Lawyer®, Corporate Counsel Edition for his work in representing employers in Workers’ Compensation and Employment matters.

Wilson & Ratledge is pleased to announce that Kristine L. Prati has been accepted as a member of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys. The NCADA focuses on information important to insurance defense attorneys, including legislative issues, experts and new appellate law.

Wilson & Ratledge is pleased to announce that James E. R. Ratledge and N. Hunter Wyche, Jr. have once again been selected as North Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2010. James E. R. Ratledge has been selected as a North Carolina Super Lawyer® in the field of Workers’ Compensation and Employment. This is the fourth year he has been selected. N. Hunter Wyche, Jr. has been selected as a North Carolina Super Lawyer® in the field of bankruptcy. North Carolina Super Lawyers® are selected by attorneys in the state, who vote for the top 5% of lawyers in each field of practice.

Wilson & Ratledge is pleased to announce that Elizabeth “Beth” Spake has joined the firm. Ms. Spake will focus her practice in the Workers’ Compensation section.