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The Nuts and Bolts of Clear, Effective Legal Writing

August 24, 2026

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Ed. Note: This article is Part Four of our five-part Writing to Persuade: An Appellate Lawyer’s Guide to Legal Writing series. Read Part One, Part Two,…

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White Pants, Big Heart: Join the 2026 Last Chance for White Pants Gala

August 21, 2026

Summer’s grand finale is almost here, and Wilmington is getting ready to dress in its coastal best for a night of music, great food,…

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What is the Difference Between a Will and a Revocable Trust?

August 21, 2026

Written By Colin D. Williams and Zachary F. Lamb

When it comes to estate planning, the two most common documents are the will and the revocable trust. Both documents direct how your assets…

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75 Ward and Smith Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers for 2027

August 20, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that 75 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is…

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Allen Trask Elected to Cape Fear Museum Associates Board

August 20, 2026

Attorney Allen Trask has been elected to a three-year term on the Cape Fear Museum Associates Board. The election took place at the organization’s…

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Mary Catherine Baker Reappointed Co-Chair of Buncombe County Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division

August 19, 2026

Mary Catherine Baker, an attorney in Ward and Smith’s Asheville office, has been reappointed co-chair of the Buncombe County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Division.…