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Ward and Smith's In-House Counsel Seminar Featured in NC Triangle Attorney At Law Magazine

The January 2023 edition of NC Triangle Attorney At Law Magazine featured Ward and Smith's In-House Counsel Seminar.  The article was an overview of the firm's premier CLE for general counsel and featu…

The Design-Build Contract Blueprint: Exploring the Boundaries of Architectural Services for General Contractors

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and James W. Norment

Do design-build contracts allow general contractors to perform as architects?  Not directly. As design-build contracts grow in popularity, it's important that general contractors, owners, and architects understand wh…

News Outlets Spotlight Government Relations Team's Buncombe County Lobbying Efforts

Ward and Smith's Government Relations team recently earned media attention for advocating on Buncombe County's behalf. ABC 13 News and the Citizen Times, a local Asheville newspaper, covered the January 30 meeting between…

Paul Fanning Recognized as a Top 100 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyer

For the second consecutive year, creditors' rights attorney Paul Fanning has earned a spot on the Super Lawyers Top 100 list.  Paul was recognized for his work in creditor debtor rights in the 2023 edition of th…

3 Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at the 2023 ASAP Business of Farming Conference

In February, attorneys Bill Durr, Zac Lamb, and Avery Locklear will present at the 2023 Business of Farming Conference.   Attendees will learn how to protect their farms with the help of this trio. T…

Digital Decision Making: Community Association Board of Directors Can Conduct Business Electronically

Written By Madeline C. Lipe

This year at the 2023 Community Associations Institute (CAI) Law Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana, one breakout session focused on Boards of Directors conducting Association business electronically through various modern …