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• Section 1983 Civil Rights Cases

  …Standing Up for Citizens Against Government Behaving Badly The government should take care of every citizen, but who can hold it accountable when it hurts you? At Ward and Smith, we dedicate our Sect…

• Insurance Counseling + Recovery

  …Insurance – especially where things don't go as expected for a policyholder – can become personal and high-stakes fast.  The unfortunate reality is that disputes between policyho…

• High Profile Divorce Attorneys

  …High-Net-Worth Clients, High-Profile Divorces, and Confidential Matters. Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging process for anyone, but when you are a professional athlete, public f…

• Equitable Distribution

  …When couples divorce, one of the problems they must address is dividing up property and debt acquired during the marriage. This process is known as "equitable distribution."  The law presumes tha…

• Family Law Agreements

  …At every stage of life, family law agreements can prove critical to protecting your property and rights. Whether you are contemplating marriage, a change to your financial arrangements during marriage…

• North Carolina Premarital Agreements

  …Premarital Agreements in North Carolina (commonly referred to as "prenups" or "prenuptial agreements") address the property and financial rights and obligations between a couple who are soon to marry. …

• Spousal Support: Alimony and Post-Separation Support

  …Whether you want to receive or may have to pay spousal support, you need to understand the law concerning your rights and obligations.   Here is everything you need to know about Post-Separa…

• Family Law

  …Our Family Law Practice serves individuals in eastern North Carolina and throughout the state.  Our attorneys, with the assistance of local counsel, also represent clients in family law matte…

• Divorce

  …Forever doesn't always last.  The unfortunate fact is that sometimes a marriage is irretrievably broken, and the only option is divorce. When faced with this life-altering decision, you…

• Child Custody

  …Going through a separation or divorce is already an emotionally-charged, financially taxing, and intricate legal process.  When children are involved, it adds another level of complexity tha…

• Family Law Appeals

  …Domestic or family law cases often have multiple issues and can go on for years. Beyond simply divorce, family law cases may encompass other issues, such as child custody, child support, alimony, and …

• Government + Internal Investigations

  …Strategic Guidance for Internal & Government Investigations In today's complex regulatory environment, organizations face unprecedented scrutiny from government agencies, shareholders, and the pub…

• Litigation

  …Attorneys in our Litigation Practice Group represent individuals and all types and sizes of businesses, from the family-owned small businesses to the large, multi-national corporations in North Carolin…

• Appellate

  …Appellate Attorneys for North Carolina and Beyond At Ward and Smith, P.A., our Appellate Practice Group provides skilled representation in administrative, civil, commercial, and domestic appeals. Cli…

• Estate Administration

  …After much care and consideration has been put into the crafting of your estate plan, you may wonder what happens when it is time for that plan to be executed.  Our Trusts and Estates attorneys ar…

• Closely Held Companies

  …We help the owners of closely-held businesses, whatever their needs, each and every day. Our law firm "grew up" in small towns across eastern North Carolina, serving family-owned and locally managed b…

• Elder Law

  …Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Elder Law Practice Group provides counsel for seniors on matters relating to guardianships, estate administration, estate planning, wills and trusts, health care planning, Medica…

• Estate Planning

  …An estate plan is a set of documents that everyone needs to plan for life's uncertainties.  Not having an estate plan in place can raise many issues.  How do you prevent your assets from en…

• Community Associations

  …The Community Associations Practice Group represents owners' associations in condominium, townhome, and single-family communities in addition to commercial/business communities, such as retail shopping…

• Bankruptcy Litigation

  …We represent clients in every phase of bankruptcy proceedings. We routinely represent creditors in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 cases, and have an active practice in all the federal districts in Nor…

• Workouts + Restructuring

  …When a lender suspects that its borrower is in danger of default, or when the borrower defaults on its obligations, we counsel our clients in the most effective methods of curing defective loan documen…

• Bankruptcy + Creditors' Rights

  …Our Bankruptcy Practice Group is comprised of attorneys practicing in all of our offices located across the state.  Our goal is to seek pragmatic solutions to our clients' problems,…

25 results found for “” under Our Team

• Mary Charles Amerson

  …Mary Charles is a committed family law attorney dedicated to assisting individuals and families navigate complex legal situations. She represents clients in a wide range of family law matters, includin…

• Kimberly W. Allen

  …With a career that spans nearly 30 years in the legal profession, Kim is a business paralegal in the firm's Raleigh office. She is well knowledgable in business-related matters and assists attorneys in…

• Lance P. Martin

  …Lance represents creditors, trustees, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy, collections, foreclosures, receiverships, and workouts.   Lance is certified by the American Board of Certificatio…

• Melody J. King

  …Melody is an experienced litigation attorney well-versed in the intricacies of family law. She offers a tailored approach for each client's unique needs and objectives in sensitive and complex matters …

• Avery J. Locklear

  …Avery is a versatile labor and employment attorney providing support to individuals, human resources professionals, and businesses of all sizes in diverse industries, including the hospitality and rest…

• Tyler J. Russell

  …Tyler's practice experience includes a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including drafting and negotiating corporate agreements and documents, managing all aspects of mergers, acquis…

• Emily B. Sullivan

  …Emily is a real estate attorney with a growing practice focused on real estate transactions, real estate development, and commercial landlord-tenant matters. She assists clients with drafting and negot…

• Madeline Lipe Williams

  …Madeline has a versatile practice focused on community associations, business law, and land use and zoning matters.  She advises boards and homeowners on all aspects of community association law,…

• Jeffery I. Stoddard

  …Jeff is a construction litigator who represents and advises contractors, subcontractors, owners, lenders, and design professionals throughout all phases of the construction and development process. Wit…

• Amy H. Wooten

  …Amy co-chairs the firm's Insurance Counseling and Recovery Practice Group, and her litigation practice focuses on representing policyholders in a broad range of first- and third-party coverage litigati…

• Thomas C. Wolff

  …Thomas' practice encompasses a wide range of creditors' rights law and business transactions. His creditors' rights experience includes representation of financial institutions, lenders, community asso…

• Cameron C. Winfrey

  …With an understanding of the legal and economic implications of each transaction for his clients, Cameron serves as a trusted advisor to companies, developers, investors, and financial institutions in …

• Jeremy M. Wilson

  …Jeremy leads the Personal Injury and Wrongful Death practice.  He has extensive experience litigating claims for wrongful death, serious personal injury, and a broad range of civil litigation befo…

• Devon D. Williams

  …Devon is one of the firm's Co-Managing Directors and a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Employment Law. She maintains a robust practice, handling complex labor…

• Mark S. Wigley

  …Mark is a litigation attorney experienced in handling all phases of the litigation process, from pre-trial preparation to appeals. His practice encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including c…

• Hayley R. Wells

  …Hayley's practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, civil litigation, and alcoholic beverage law. Hayley regularly advises individual and corporate clients on matters of covenants no…

• Anna A. Washa

  …Anna is a trusts and estates attorney dedicated to providing insightful guidance and crafting personalized estate plans aligned with her clients' objectives. She assists individuals and businesses by d…

• Amy P. Wang

  …Amy leads the firm's Environmental practice with a focus on regulatory compliance and the environmental aspects of real estate and business transactions, including coastal development.  She has bu…

• Madison B. Waller

  …Madison is a skilled member of the Firm's Litigation Practice Group, representing clients in complex commercial disputes across state and federal courts throughout North Carolina. With a strong backgro…

• Peter B. von Stein

  …Peter advises clients on a wide array of issues in the context of estate and trust planning and administration.  He assists in the preparation of Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney to achieve e…

• Allen N. Trask, III

  …Allen began his career as a traditional litigator focused on business and real estate disputes. Over time, his practice has expanded to include clients from a variety of markets with a variety of needs…

• Genesis E. Torres

  …Genesis is a labor and employment attorney devoted to assisting businesses, employers, and human resources professionals navigate the complex tapestry of employment law. She provides clients with compr…

• Luke C. Tompkins

  …Luke represents clients in North Carolina state and federal courts in a variety of complex construction, real estate, and commercial business disputes. In his construction practice, Luke handles the p…

• Matthew W. Thompson

  …Matt Thompson has significant experience advising the firm's clients on estate planning, business succession, asset protection, charitable planning, and fiduciary matters. He is attentive to each clien…

• Ryal W. Tayloe

  …Ryal is an experienced litigator.  He has handled a wide range of litigation cases in state and federal courts, many of them jury trials.  Ryal has extensive construction law experience, incl…

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