City of Charles Awards Legal Contract to Spilman Thomas & Battle (April 2026)
City of CharlesCity · VA- Disclosed value
- $315/hour for Michael Lockaby; $375/hour for Arthur E. Anderson; $306/hour for Suzanne Y. Pierce; $135/hour for paralegal; other firm attorneys at standard rates less 10%
- From agendapacket
- Approved
- Apr 9, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Charles City County Economic Development Authority approved retaining Spillman Thomas & Battle as its independent legal counsel, effective March 1, 2026. Under the engagement letter, attorney Michael Lockaby and colleagues will provide general counsel services at specified hourly rates, with an option to reconsider billing structures later in 2026.
Spilman Thomas & Battle holds this legal contract with City of Charles. Its other public contracts on record include work for Wythe County and Middlesex County.
Term as filed: Effective March 1, 2026; ongoing engagement as general counsel with potential reevaluation of billing arrangements between September and November 2026.
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Contract details
- Contract type
- Legal
- Amount
- $315/hour for Michael Lockaby; $375/hour for Arthur E. Anderson; $306/hour for Suzanne Y. Pierce; $135/hour for paralegal; other firm attorneys at standard rates less 10%
- Document date
- April 9, 2026
- Term
- Effective March 1, 2026; ongoing engagement as general counsel with potential reevaluation of billing arrangements between September and November 2026
- Vendor
- Spilman Thomas & Battle
- Agency
- City of Charles
- Source document
- Charles City County EDA Board Meeting Agenda Packet April 2026 (AgendaPacket)
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Questions about this contract
Who was awarded the legal contract by City of Charles?
Spilman Thomas & Battle was awarded this legal contract by City of Charles, as recorded on April 9, 2026. The contract value is $315/hour for Michael Lockaby; $375/hour for Arthur E. Anderson; $306/hour for Suzanne Y. Pierce; $135/hour for paralegal; other firm attorneys at standard rates less 10%.
How much is the Spilman Thomas & Battle contract with City of Charles worth?
The Spilman Thomas & Battle contract with City of Charles is valued at $315/hour for Michael Lockaby; $375/hour for Arthur E. Anderson; $306/hour for Suzanne Y. Pierce; $135/hour for paralegal; other firm attorneys at standard rates less 10%, covering legal work.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Legal contract, documented as a agendapacket record.
Where was this contract approved?
This contract appears in Charles City County EDA Board Meeting Agenda Packet April 2026 (AgendaPacket), dated April 9, 2026 from City of Charles. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.
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What other contracts does Spilman Thomas & Battle hold?
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