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The Rules of 1031 "Like Kind" Exchanges

Written By Lee C. Hodge

A 1031 exchange is a tax-deferred exchange where a taxpayer sells one or more real estate assets held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment (referred to as the "relinquished property") and, subject to…

AI and Privacy Attorney Angela Doughty Earns Prestigious "Fellow of Information Privacy" Designation

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, has earned the Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This honor is awar…

Helping Clients Build Stronger Communities — and Classrooms

Ward and Smith is proud to celebrate two recent wins that reflect our commitment to helping clients strengthen North Carolina communities through strategic legal, legislative, and policy work. Creating Affordable Housing …

Contract Smarter, Not Harder: Best Practices for Entering into and Managing HOA Vendor Agreements

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Emily B. Sullivan

In general, Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) in North Carolina are responsible for managing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing common areas, as well as upholding community standards consistent with the HOA's gover…

Ward and Smith Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2026

Ward and Smith, P.A., has been recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm was ranked by Best Law Firms in 30 practice areas and across three regional offices.  Firms included in the 20…

Jeremy Wilson Inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Jeremy Wilson, leader of the firm’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death practice, has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is a national…