18 Ward and Smith Attorneys Honored in 2023 Edition of Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers, a renowned rating agency, is honoring 18 Ward and Smith attorneys for their exemplary legal services in North Carolina.

Thirteen distinguished attorneys have been recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers, an esteemed honor presented to only 5% of the state’s practicing lawyers. Additionally, five talented practitioners were selected for inclusion in the category of Rising Stars – a prestigious title bestowed upon just 2.5%.

Ward and Smith attorneys recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers include:


Art DeBaugh IP Law	Angela Doughty IP Law	Charles Ellis Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff	Brad Evans Business Litigation	Lynwood Evans Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff

Paul Fanning* Creditor Debtor Rights	Bill Lathan Banking	John Martin Business Litigation	Lance Martin Creditor Debtor Rights	Will Oden Employment & Labor

Greg Peacock Estate Planning & Probate	Ryal Tayloe Construction Litigation	Jeremy Wilson Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Based on a peer survey, Paul Fanning was also selected for inclusion in the 2023 Top 100 Super Lawyers List.

Ward and Smith attorneys recognized as 2023 Rising Stars are:


Whitney Campbell Christensen Government Relations	X. Lightfoot Employment & Labor	Emily Massey Employment & Labor	Tyler Russell Cannabis Law	Allen Trask Business Litigation

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. Visit Super Lawyers for additional information about the recognition methodology.