Twenty-seven Ward and Smith, P.A. attorneys have been recognized as "Super Lawyers" or "Rising Stars" in the 2017 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. Attorneys are chosen named "Super Lawyers" or "Rising Stars" through a statewide nomination process, peer review by practice area, and independent research on candidates. Only five percent of North Carolina attorneys are selected to the Super Lawyers list. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. Visit Super Lawyers for additional information about the recognition methodology.
The attorneys and the area of practice in which they were acknowledged include:
Tom Babel — Business Litigation
Al Bell — Employment & Labor
Wes Camden — Criminal Defense: White Collar
Don Eglinton — Business Litigation
Charles Ellis — Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Brad Evans — Business Litigation
Lynwood Evans — Personal Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
Paul Fanning — Creditor Debtor Rights
John Martin — Business Litigation
Lance Martin — Creditor Debtor Rights
Michael Miller — Employee Benefits
Greg Peacock — Estate Planning & Probate
Gary Rickner — Business Litigation
Troy Smith — Business/Corporate
Ryal Tayloe — Construction Litigation
Ken Wooten — Business Litigation
Ward and Smith attorneys recognized as 2017 Rising Stars® include:
Matt Cordell — Business/Corporate
Trip Coyne — Business Litigation
Angela Doughty — Intellectual Property
Caroline McLean — Business Litigation
Will Oden — Employment & Labor
Michael Parrish — Business Litigation
Allen Trask — Business Litigation
