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• Defense + Government Contracting

  …Our law firm and government relations practice has a long history of representing clients in the defense industry in North Carolina. Ward and Smith is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counse…

• International

  …Our goal is simple: give our international clients doing business in North Carolina the local competitive edge. In our global marketplace, we value relationships, timeline, and the task at hand. …

• Intellectual Property

  …With an economy that places a higher value on the intellectual assets of companies, and the need to address business decisions on a global level, the Intellectual Property practice stands ready to assi…

• Economic Development

  …Our Economic Development Practice Group is working statewide on business and economic development to help our clients, citizens, and communities and to build a stronger North Carolina. With communitie…

• Government Relations

  …Ward and Smith, P.A.'s government relations professionals have decades of experience helping clients with government relations needs.  Our Government Relations Practice Group services include trad…

• Maximize Loan Forgiveness Under the PPP

  …We want you to maximize your loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program. And we have developed a tool to help. June 4, 2020 Update: We expect significant changes to the PPP…

• Professional Licensing

  …When your professional reputation is at stake, you want experienced counsel to guide you through the review or investigation. Ward and Smith can help. North Carolina requires more than 180 occupations…

• Zoning + Land Use Planning

  …Zoning and land use laws enacted by the state and federal governments, counties, and municipalities significantly affect the acquisition, sale, development, and use of real property.  Government a…

• Trusts + Estates

  …Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Trusts and Estates Practice Group provides estate planning, estate administration, and related services to individuals, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporate fiduc…

• 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…

• Privacy and Data Security

  …Privacy and data security issues are among the most challenging and rapidly-evolving areas of risk for companies across a wide variety of sectors and industries.  Privacy laws govern the collectio…

• Trademark

  …We understand that trademarks are a critical asset of every business, and our focus is to provide comprehensive, practical advice aimed at developing, expanding, and enforcing this valuable asset.…

• Technology

  …We provide technology based companies with integrated services to fit their specific needs. Our clients include growth companies, founders, management, shareholders, directors, and investors in a …

• Real Estate

  …Attorneys in our Real Estate Practice Group provide advice and counsel to clients on the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sale of real property and improvements and the various related…

• Patent

  …Our registered patent attorneys routinely practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") and have experience in all areas of both domestic and international patent law. Our pat…

• Mergers and Acquisitions

  …We close deals. That's our mission, regardless of whether we are representing a financial or strategic buyer seeking to expand and grow its business through an acquisitive transaction, a seller seekin…

• Labor + Employment

  …Since the sweeping labor and employment laws of the mid-1960s, employers have faced an ever-increasing number of laws and regulatory agencies governing their businesses and employee relations.  Nu…

• In-House Counsel

  …We understand in-house counsel. Ward and Smith works closely with in-house counsel to help achieve their company's goals within budget and the preferred timeframe. We are continuously seeking improvem…

• Health Care

  …The attorneys in our Health Care Practice Group serve all types of health care providers and practices, including physicians, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors, mid-level providers, nurses, hospital…

• 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…

• Business

  …The Business Practice Group provides clients with a range of services from starting a business and handling daily legal concerns to dealing with complex matters such as mergers, acquisitions, and sales…

• Artificial Intelligence

  …Welcome to our AI law practice, where experienced (and naturally intelligent) attorneys are dedicated to helping businesses, government, and non-profits harness the power of AI while reducing regulator…

• Creditors' Rights + Bankruptcy

  …Our Creditors' Rights 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' pr…

• 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 …

• Equine Law

  …Welcome to our Equine Law Practice in North Carolina, where our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services and seasoned "horse sense" to all aspects of the equine ind…

23 results found for “” under Our Team

• William A. Oden, III

  …Will's practice experience encompasses various areas of employment and workplace-related counseling and civil litigation in both federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels.  He&nbs…

• 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…

• Hayley Upton Cook, MBA

  …Hayley is the firm's Marketing Coordinator of ;Events and Proposals.  In this role, she plans and implements all aspects of client-facing events, ranging from large-scale seminars and conferen…

• Stacey N. Clark

  …Stacey joined Ward and Smith with extensive law firm experience and Human Resources experience in healthcare. As a key player on the HR team, Stacey's emphasis is on staff recruiting and onboarding. Sh…

• Kimberly T. Walton

  …Kim, a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal, brings more than 35+ years of experience gained through working across various areas of law. Focusing on Trusts and Estates, she enjoys assisting at…

• Edward J. "Trip" Coyne, III

  …Trip has recently returned to Ward and Smith after serving as the Chief Executive Officer of an international consumer products company. He also currently serves as the Executive in Residence…

• David H. Horne, Jr.

  …In his role as the firm's Intellectual Property ("IP") Paralegal Supervisor, David collaborates with fellow team members to promote a balanced, cohesive work environment for effectively serving clients…

• J. Troy Smith, Jr.

  …Troy's practice experience encompasses a wide range of business law, from start-up businesses to complex transactional matters.  He also represents health care providers, both private and institut…

• Eric J. Remington

  …Eric's practice experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation, including real property, business, and commercial litigation; zoning and land use issues; disputes involving community associat…

• Lee C. Hodge

  …Lee regularly advises clients on a broad range of business law matters, including the formation of new business and investment entities, stock purchase/sale transactions, asset purchase/sale transactio…

• S. McKinley Gray, III

  …Ken leads the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group. His practice experience encompasses various areas of employment-related litigation.  He advises clients and litigates cases involving…

• Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

  …Mayukh Sircar is a Certified Information Privacy Professional-United States (CIPP/US) who utilizes his keen insights and practical knowledge of privacy and data security law to help clients t…

• Isabelle M. Chammas

  … Isabelle works collaboratively to help clients navigate and resolve disputes that are at (or near) the litigation stage. Her practice encompasses a variety of areas, including commercial, IP, and…

• Matthew W. Thompson

  …Matt Thompson has significant experience advising and counseling the firm's clients on estate planning, business succession, asset protection, charitable planning, and fiduciary matters. He listen…

• Mike McIntyre

  …For nearly 40 years, as an attorney, a public servant, and a business advisor, Mike has helped North Carolinians and businesses with government relations and economic development matters…

• Hugh R. Overholt

  …Hugh is a retired Major General of the U.S. Army and served on the North Carolina State Board of Transportation from 2009-2022.  His practice experience encompasses federal and state gov…

• Trafton P. Dinwiddie

  …As a government relations advisor, Trafton is skilled at building bridges between clients and local, state, and federal governments. He regularly assists businesses, associations, and governmental…

• Whitney Campbell Christensen

  …Whitney represents clients before the North Carolina General Assembly, where for more than a decade, she has evaluated, drafted, supported, amended, and opposed legislation in accordance with client ne…

• James W. Norment

  …Jamie works regularly with individuals, corporations, and governmental entities on a variety of complex legal matters.  His experience in substantive areas of the law includes government contracts…

• Amy H. Wooten

  …Amy's litigation practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, fiduciary duty claims, unfair and deceptive trade practices claims, and community association matters.  Amy also has significant e…

• 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…

• 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…

• Jennifer V. Boyer

  …Jenny is a trusts and estates attorney based in the firm's Asheville office. Her practice focuses on preparing estate plans tailor-made to fit the individual needs of her clients and their familie…

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