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Ward and Smith Sponsors January Power Luncheon Featuring New Pitt County Schools Superintendent

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce is set to host its January Power Luncheon on Tuesday, January 21. Sponsored by Ward and Smith, this event will feature Dr. Steve M. Lassiter, Jr., the newly appointed Superin…

Media Mention: Gavin Parsons Quoted in Port City Daily Article

Ward and Smith attorney Gavin Parsons was prominently featured in an article by Port City Daily, offering his legal perspective on a case involving the Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church in Wilmington. The article …

Media Mention: Attorneys Alex Dale and Brad Evans Serve on NCBA Nominations Committee

Ward and Smith attorneys Alex Dale and Brad Evans have been recognized for their leadership within the legal community through their service on the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Nominations Comm…

The North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners: A Licensed Professional User's Guide

Written By Amy G. Fitzhugh and Merrill G. Jones, II

The North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners ("Board") plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the accounting field within the state. As the governing body for Certified Public Accountants ("CPA…

Ward and Smith’s Collaboration with Oddr Nominated for ILTA’s 2024 “Trailblazer of the Year” Award

Ward and Smith, in partnership with Oddr, has been honored as a nominee for The International Legal Technology Association's (ILTA) 2024 Trailblazer of the Year Award, recognizing innovation and collaboration in legal tech…

Victory at the North Carolina Court of Appeals for Wilmington's Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church

Ward and Smith attorney Gavin Parsons assisted Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church of Wilmington (Fifth Avenue) in a dispute over ownership of church property with the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Chu…