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Celebrating the 2021 Community Fabric Awards Winners

Ward and Smith would like to congratulate the 2021 recipients of the Community Fabric Awards. This year's winners are:  Mrs. Carol J. MattocksRecipient of the Award for Individual Leadership Chick-fil-AMr. Tom Pike…

Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Planning for Blended Families

Written By Virginia S. Carter and Eldridge D. Dodson

According to recent statistics, four out of every ten families are blended families.  As you might expect, estate planning for blended families is often complicated.  Proper planning requires not only careful fi…

Angela Doughty and Erica Rogers Recognized as "IP Stars"

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine has selected two Ward and Smith attorneys for inclusion in its 2020/21 Edition of "IP Stars." It's a specialist guide to leading IP firms and practitioners worldwide. The publ…

ECU Chancellor to Speak at April Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

Register now for the next Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon on April 20.  Dr. Philip Rogers, the 12th chancellor of East Carolina University, will be the keynote speaker at the virtual ev…

Media Mention: Law360 Features Article Written by Melissa Forshey Schwind

Nothing beats hands-on experience.  Sometimes, that's easier said than done, especially during a pandemic. COVID-19 has altered how law firms operate, with many choosing to let their attorneys and staff wor…

What Do You Mean I Can’t Place the List of Delinquent Homeowners on the Clubhouse Door? Community Association Pitfalls: State and Federal Collection Laws

Written By Thomas C. Wolff

Whether you are a board member or a property manager for a community association ("Association"), you have probably dealt with owners that fail to pay their assessments, and whose accounts need to be referred for collectio…