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Attorney Emily Sullivan Joins Good Shepherd Center Board of Directors

August 13, 2026

Emily Sullivan, a real estate and land use attorney in Ward and Smith’s Wilmington office, has joined the Board of Directors of Good Shepherd…
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Celebrate the New Cape Fear Museum at the Summer Soiree

August 13, 2026

A new chapter for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science begins on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with the Summer Soiree, a grand-opening…
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Who Pays When a Wire Transfer Is Hijacked? How would NC or SC Law Handle it?

August 12, 2026

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This article is the second installment in our two-part series. Read Part One here.  When a business email compromise scam succeeds, the scramble to…
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Attorney Lauren Quinn to Speak at Family Law Specialization Exam Review

August 12, 2026

Ward and Smith family law attorney Lauren Quinn will speak at the Virtual Family Law Specialization Exam Review 2026, hosted by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, on…
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Media Mention: Jeremy Wilson’s Election to NCBF Board Spotlighted by NCBA

August 11, 2026

Jeremy Wilson’s election to the North Carolina Bar Foundation (NCBF) Board of Directors was recently highlighted by the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). The…
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Ward and Smith Helps Surf City Secure Approval for 50-Year Beach Protection Plan

August 11, 2026

Ward and Smith, PA., is grateful for the opportunity to have worked with the Town of Surf City to obtain approval for a 50-year…
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The Architecture of Persuasion: Structuring Effective Legal Briefs

August 10, 2026

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