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Media Mention: Peter Ledford Offers Perspective on NC Data Center Tax Exemption in WUNC News

April 14, 2026

Energy and utilities attorney Peter Ledford was recently featured in a WUNC News article that examines growing bipartisan scrutiny of North Carolina’s data center…
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Madeline Williams to Speak at CAI-Wilmington Spring Education + Networking Event

April 14, 2026

Community associations attorney Madeline Williams will present at the upcoming Wilmington Spring Education + Networking Event hosted by the Community Associations Institute North Carolina…
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Growth, Pressure, and Planning: Why North Carolina Farmers Need Legal Counsel Now More Than Ever

April 14, 2026

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
Most farmers did not get into farming because they dreamed of sitting across a table from an attorney. They got into farming because they…
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From Vision to Reality: Sports Complex Initiative Takes Center Stage at April Greenville-Pitt Power Luncheon

April 13, 2026

A major community initiative is coming into focus this April, and local leaders will have a front-row seat to the conversation. Andrew Schmidt, President…
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Media Mention: Sam Franck Profiled in Greater Wilmington Business Journal

April 10, 2026

Real estate attorney Sam Franck is the subject of a feature profile in the April 2026 issue of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. The…
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Protecting Your Career and Your Income: Why High-Earning Professionals Need Own-Occupation Disability Insurance

April 10, 2026

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For high-earning professionals with years of education, training, and dedication behind them, the ability to exercise their specialized skills and earn income is more…
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Ward and Smith Proudly Supports Work On Wilmington 2026

April 9, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to support Work On Wilmington (WOW) 2026, a powerful, community-wide day of service on April 18 that brings hundreds…