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A Few Things You Should Know in Case of Windstorm Damage to Your Home or Building

Written By Michael J. Parrish and Amy H. Wooten

North Carolinians know when Hurricane season begins and ends; we know what a "spaghetti model" is; and we know who in our neighborhood has a generator!  But do we know enough about windstorm insurance policies and ho…

Lance Martin to Speak at the NABT 40th Annual Conference

Creditors' rights attorney Lance Martin will be a featured speaker at the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT) 40th Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC.  Lance's session will take place on the final…

Media Mention: Whitney Campbell Christensen Talks NCGA Short Session with Fox46

Recently, government relations attorney Whitney Campbell Christensen appeared on Charlotte's Fox 46 to discuss the 2022 North Carolina General Assembly Short Session.  House and Senate lawmakers returned to Rale…

Tee Up for Pitt County Young Life

It's more than just bragging rights on the line at the Pitt County Young Life Golf Classic on June 6 at the Brook Valley Country Club.   We're proud sponsors of the tournament, which benefits the non-profit's mi…

Take Aim and Shoot for a Cure

Ward and Smith is thrilled to take a shot at beating cancer.  We're proud sponsors of the 8th Annual Shoot for a Cure, hosted by T.A. Loving, on May 27 at Rose Hill Lane in Nashville, NC. This year's event is officia…

Alternatives to Registering a Security Offering

Written By B.T. Atkinson and Kristin D. Mitcham

There are many ways for a company to raise capital.  Two common ways are for the principals to inject their own cash or arrange for the company to borrow it. But most banks are unwilling to lend to a company that doe…