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Meet 2024 Summer Associate Justin Fontaine

Introducing Ward and Smith's 2024 Summer Associates! Our six bright law students are diving into the legal world, and we're excited to share their stories and learn about their backgrounds and goals in our series, "Meet t…

Can I Require a "True Up" in a Subchapter V Plan of Reorganization?

Written By Lance P. Martin

For creditors, it can be difficult to navigate the financial difficulties of your customers. It seems like it would only get worse in bankruptcy, but that is not always the case.  Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Ba…

Leaving the Nest: Healthy Community Association Transition

Written By Allen N. Trask, III

In North Carolina, private developers establish community associations by planning, building infrastructure, developing lots, and organizing property owners or associations. Initially, developers have substantial control …

Making a Difference: Ward and Smith's Transformative Pro Bono Impact in 2023

Pro bono work is crucial in the legal arena to work towards the goals of justice and equality. Ward and Smith's attorneys made an impact with their pro bono contributions in 2023. Last year, 38 Ward and Smith attorneys co…

Upholding Legal Excellence with Faith: The McIntyre-Whichard Mentorship Program's Expansion

The prestigious McIntyre-Whichard Legal Fellows Mentorship Program has spread its wings beyond UNC School of Law to include Campbell Law School and North Carolina Central School of Law. Law students, joined by a remarkabl…

Media Mention: Ken Gray Discusses Implications of Proposed Mask Ban with Inc.

In a recent interview with Inc. magazine, labor and employment attorney Ken Gray shared his insights on how a proposed law to ban masks in North Carolina could affect employers. The law aims to outlaw masks in public, eve…