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Celebrating the Religious Community Services of New Bern

August 2, 2022

Happy birthday to the Religious Community Services of New Bern. The organization turns 40 this month, and it’s celebrating four decades of service with…

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Ward and Smith Launches Business-Focused Name-Image-Likeness (NIL) Practice

August 1, 2022

Ward and Smith, P.A. recently launched its Name, Image, and Likeness, or “NIL” Practice Group. Group attorneys focus on assisting NIL collectives, marketing…

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Richard Crow to Appear on Unstoppable Startup Panel

August 1, 2022

Business and tax attorney Richard Crow will be sharing his insights with entrepreneurs at the Unstoppable Startup conference from August 11 – 13 in…

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Estate Planning Considerations That Apply to Nearly Everyone

July 29, 2022

Written By Peter B. von Stein

Our attorneys field questions every day about the nuanced estate planning issues that arise due to a client’s unique circumstances, but there also are…

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Register for August 17 Special Assets Summer School Webinar

July 28, 2022

Get ready for the final class in our Special Assets Summer School webinar series on August 17 at noon. This session will focus on commercial…

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9 Ward and Smith Attorneys Named to the 2022 Benchmark Litigation “40 & Under List”

July 27, 2022

Benchmark Litigation has named nine Ward and Smith attorneys to its 2022 “40 & Under list.” This honor recognizes the achievements of these top-performing legal…

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Fireworks, Hot Dogs, and Bankruptcy?

July 26, 2022

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

As the townsfolk of Lubbock, Texas readied for the annual Fourth on Broadway Independence Day fireworks show and celebration, local car dealer Reagor-Dykes wanted…