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Four Ward and Smith Attorneys Named 2025 IP Stars by Managing IP

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been named 2025 IP Stars by Managing IP, a prestigious recognition honoring the world's leading intellectual property practitioners across more than 70 ju…

Meet 2025 Summer Associate Pierce Shipway

With the launch of our 2025 Summer Associate Program, Ward and Smith is excited to host seven impressive law students who are gaining real-world legal experience in each of our offices. Over the course of the summer, they…

The Economic Loss Doctrine: A Valuable Shield for Lenders

Written By Lance P. Martin and Thomas C. Wolff

Lenders have likely encountered situations where borrowers push back against collection efforts. Sometimes, they may even accuse you of causing them harm through negligence, breach of contract, or even breach of fiduciary…

Special Assets Summer School Returns: Virtual Session for Lenders on June 24

Ward and Smith is bringing back its popular Special Assets Summer School for 2025, kicking off with a virtual session on June 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The first installment of this three-part webinar series will f…

Meet 2025 Summer Associate Sarah Shapiro

The 2025 Summer Associate Program at Ward and Smith is in full swing, offering seven exceptional law students the opportunity to explore firm life while working closely with attorneys in every office. From day one, they&r…

Ward and Smith and Attorneys Shine in 2025 Chambers USA Rankings

Ward and Smith has once again been recognized as one of North Carolina’s leading law firms in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA. The firm earned rankings in five key practice areas, with numerous individual attorneys…