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Ward and Smith, P.A. Announces 2014 “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”

January 14, 2014

Ward and Smith, P.A. congratulates our attorneys selected for inclusion in 2014’s North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine as “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars.”  Attorneys are chosen…
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Collecting Your Association’s Attorneys’ Fees From Delinquent Owners: Making Collections Actions To A Money Judgment An Even Better Tool For Collecting Delinquent Dues In An Upside-Down World

January 9, 2014

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Written By Norman J. Leonard
Nearly all community associations (“Associations”) must cope with owners who fail or refuse to pay their periodic assessments, which are commonly referred to as…
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Seventeen Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Business North Carolina’s “Legal Elite”

January 6, 2014

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the inclusion of 17 of its attorneys in Business North Carolina‘s “Legal Elite.”  Less than three…
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Does Your Estate Tax Planning Still Make Sense?

December 18, 2013

The purpose of estate tax planning is to reduce the taxes on your estate so that you can leave more of your assets to…
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How Not To Get Zoned Out Of Your Transaction Or Project

December 4, 2013

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Written By Eric J. Remington
Commercial real estate transactions and projects have become more complex and expensive.  So, analyzing zoning and land use restrictions prior to the closing has…
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Google GlassTM: The Newest Technology Craze And “Game-Changer” For Employment Laws

December 2, 2013

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Written By Will Oden and Devon D. Williams
Google® recently began marketing its newest product:  Google Glass™.  Seemingly identical to the futuristic spy gadgets worn by James Bond, Google Glass™ is ahead…
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I Am Not A Fiduciary, So Why Am I Being Held Liable As One?

December 2, 2013

In North Carolina, it is well settled that fiduciaries have certain duties and can be held liable for breaching those duties.  What is less…