Peyton M. Paschke

Litigation Attorney
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Email pmpaschke@wardandsmith.com
910.794.4857 Fax 910.794.4877
Post Office Box 7068, Wilmington, NC 28406-7068

Peyton is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death matters. She represents individuals and families in cases arising from auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, and other negligence-based claims. 

Peyton is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the litigation process and works to develop strategies aimed at securing fair outcomes, whether through settlement negotiations or trial.

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, 2024
  • B.A., summa cum laude, East Carolina University, 2021

Admitted to Practice

  • North Carolina, 2024
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle and Eastern Districts of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin

About Me

  • The best thing about Ward and Smith is…the community and culture. The kind and welcoming atmosphere of the workplace makes the work we do even more enjoyable.
  • I became a lawyer because...of the Larry Nassar trial. It was devastating to learn what so many of the athletes I admired had endured behind the scenes. I was deeply moved by the strength of the survivors and by the attorneys who ensured their voices were heard.
  • One surprising thing people don't know about me is…I speak French and even took some of my law school classes entirely in French when I studied in Luxembourg!

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  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Legal Elite Business North Carolina 2025
  • U.S. News Best Lawyers 2025
  • 2024 Chambers USA

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