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Ward and Smith Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025

Ward and Smith has been honored in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm has made its mark in the legal field by being ranked regionally in 28 practice areas, earning this esteemed recognition. …

Ward and Smith Welcomes Two New Attorneys to Raleigh Office

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce the addition of two new attorneys, Hunter Morris and Mark Wigley, to the firm’s Raleigh office. Both bring valuable experience and dedication to the firm’s core practice a…

Marriage, Divorce & the Family Business: Protecting the Family Business from Divorce

Written By William S. Durr and Melody J. King

One's ownership in a closely held business (often a family business) may be affected by a separation or divorce. In many situations, the business will be joined as a party in an equitable distribution lawsuit. "Equitable …

Split Tickets and Some More of the Same: A 2024 North Carolina Election Recap

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and Marley H. Peterson

Across the country on Tuesday, November 5, Americans cast their ballots in one of the most closely contested elections in recent history. In the Old North State, voters came out in droves beginning with the early voting p…

Denim & Diamonds: Where Fashion Meets Philanthropy

Get ready for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain's much-anticipated annual event, Denim & Diamonds. Set for Friday, November 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the event will be hosted at the Crystal …

Gobble Your Way to the Turkey Trot for Tots!

It’s time to lace up those running shoes, don your favorite turkey-themed gear, and get ready to strut your stuff for a fantastic cause! Join us on Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day, for Beau's Buddies Turkey …