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Portrait of a Bad Faith Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

You have to work really hard to file a Chapter 11 case that gets dismissed from the jump. Bankruptcy courts tend to bend over backwards to avoid smothering a case in the crib. A recent decision from the U.S. Bankruptcy Cou…

Thanksgiving in Greenville Starts at Beau’s Turkey Trot

Ward and Smith is excited to sponsor the 2025 Beau’s Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots, taking place Thanksgiving morning—Thursday, November 27, 2025—starting at Fleet Feet in Greenville, NC. All proceeds sup…

Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of Benchmark Litigation

Ward and Smith has once again earned Benchmark Litigation’s “Recommended” status for dispute resolution in North Carolina and continues to be recognized in the publication’s Definitive Guide to…

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors' Recent Enforcement Priorities: Unlicensed Contracting

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and Jeffery I. Stoddard

2025 is the 100th anniversary of the General Assembly's establishment of the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors ("NCLBGC"). Due to the shortcomings of unscrupulous or underqualified contractors, the le…

Illuminating Wilmington: Presenting the 2025 “Most Intriguing People” Power Breakfast

Ward and Smith is honored to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the final Power Breakfast of the year: Wilmington’s Most Intriguing People of 2025. This signature gathering brings together business and community lead…

Ward and Smith to Sponsor the 2025 Twin Rivers YMCA Turkey Trot

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor the 18th Annual Twin Rivers YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Taberna Golf & Country Club in New Bern. A beloved Thanksgiving Day traditi…