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Ward and Smith and Attorneys Shine in 2025 Chambers USA Rankings

June 5, 2025

Ward and Smith has once again been recognized as one of North Carolina’s leading law firms in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA. The…

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Amy Fitzhugh Helps Plan NCBA Administrative Law CLE — Rebroadcast Set for June 16

June 4, 2025

Attorney Amy Fitzhugh is one of the program planners behind the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2025 Administrative Law Section CLE, which will be rebroadcast…

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Cyber Liability Insurance: Is It Worth It?

June 3, 2025

Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US and Amy H. Wooten

Cybersecurity incidents and cybercrime are on the rise in every sector of industry and against businesses and organizations of all sizes. In connection with…

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Meet 2025 Summer Associate Stephanie Moore

June 2, 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome our 2025 summer associates! This year, seven bright law students are spending the season gaining practical legal experience at Ward…

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Raleigh Family Law Attorney Phillip Cowan Joins Ward and Smith

June 2, 2025

Ward and Smith is pleased to welcome family law litigator Phillip Cowan to the firm. Phillip brings his decades of experience to bear on…

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Why Wait? – Estate Planning for Young Families

May 30, 2025

Estate planning is often perceived as a concern only for the wealthy. Especially in the beginning stages of building a family, legal documentation is…

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X. Lightfoot, Emily Massey, and Devon Williams Earn Board Certification in Employment Law

May 29, 2025

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that Labor and Employment attorneys X. Lightfoot, Emily Massey, and Devon Williams have become North Carolina…