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Attorney Trip Coyne, Former CEO of Multi-National Company, Returns to Ward and Smith

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce the return of attorney Edward “Trip” Coyne to its Wilmington office. Trip rejoins the firm after serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the multi-national consumer prod…

Ward and Smith to Host Family Law CLE

Get ready for an engaging and informative afternoon on Wednesday, April 24, starting at 2:00 p.m. as we host a CLE event tailor-made for family law attorneys. At this exclusive event at the Wedge Brewing Co…

Collection Costs of a Non-Discharged Debt Also Are Non-Discharged

Written By Jameson A.E. Doub and Thomas C. Wolff

Bankruptcy offers debtors an opportunity for a "fresh start," the primary draw for many individuals seeking to unburden themselves of their debt.   A bankruptcy discharge relieves a debtor of their legal obligation t…

Alex Ferri and Luke Tompkins to Speak at North Carolina Lien Law Webinar

Ward and Smith litigation attorneys Alex Ferri and Luke Tompkins will discuss North Carolina lien laws at an upcoming webinar hosted by SunRay Construction Solutions. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at n…

Ward and Smith Proudly Sponsors the 14th Annual Community Fabric Awards

Ward and Smith proudly sponsors the upcoming 14th Annual Community Fabric Awards (CFA) at Craven County's Riverfront Convention Center on April 23, 2024. This prestigious event, orchestrated by the Craven Community Colleg…

Decoding the Recent Changes to North Carolina Code and Zoning Regulations

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri

The North Carolina General Assembly made several significant steps during its 2023 legislative session to respond to the construction and development boom throughout the state and the subsequent delays in permitting and in…