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• 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. From helping bus…

• Resources for COVID-19 Response

  …Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak We are writing about the outbreak on a regular basis, and plan to keep our clients updated about key issues as they happen. Bookmark this page to stay up to date…

• 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…

• Online Estate Planning Documents

  …Ward and Smith now offers a fixed-price "Essentials Package" of the five key estate planning documents every adult should have. You may have no estate planning in place or outdated plans.  O…

• 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…

• Online Commercial Lease Review Service

  …The Online Commercial Lease Review Service has been temporarily suspended. If you need help regarding any issues related to leasing agreements or disputes, contact one of our Real Estate attorneys. We…

• 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…

• Public Housing Authorities

  …Ward and Smith, P.A. represents a substantial number of public housing authorities, including Ayden, Eastern Carolina Regional, Mid-East Regional, New Bern, and Washington Housing Authorities.  Co…

• Product Liability

  …We live in a world of technological marvels. Medical devices are engineered to fit inside our bodies to revive failing organs or replace worn out joints. Airbags and seatbelts in our cars react in an i…

• 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…

• Premises Liability

  …A routine shopping trip. A vacation. A weekend at a beach house. None of these should be dangerous activities. But, sometimes, they are. Hotels, apartments, beach houses, shopping centers and stores…

• Physician's Practices

  …As a full service law firm, we are in a unique position to provide legal service to group and solo practices on a multitude of issues.  Have a human resources issue?  Our labor and employment…

• Personal Injury + Wrongful Death

  …Perhaps you or a family member were seriously injured. Perhaps a loved one lost his or her life. It’s hard to know what to do and where to get help. We know, because we’ve been there with m…

• 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…

• Outdoor Sports and Recreation

  …Outdoor sports and recreation businesses need solid advice and counsel that keep up with their active and adventurous industry. With offices in the mountains, on the coast, and in between, our experie…

• Other Accidents, Injuries + Wrongful Deaths

  …When someone else’s actions or negligence results in accidents, injuries or even death, you don’t have to “just accept it.” A catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death can…

• Commercial Associations

  …In addition to representing owners' associations in residential condominium, townhome, and single-family communities, Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Community Associations Practice Group represents owners' ass…

• 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…

• Community Associations Fiduciary Litigation

  …Community associations (a.k.a. "homeowners associations" or "HOAs") dominate residential living in North Carolina.  In fact, nearly all new residential construction is associated with one.  …

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

23 results found for “” under Our Team

• Grant B. Osborne

  …Grant's practice experience of more than 30 years encompasses a wide range of issues that arise in employment and labor law.  He provides counsel to clients in the health care, financial, hos…

• Xavier D. Lightfoot

  …Xavier's practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and civil litigation. As a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group, h…

• 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…

• 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…

• Amy H. Wooten

  …Amy Wooten has a wealth of experience in a wide range of substantive areas. She litigates complex commercial litigation cases; construction disputes; community association matters, and d…

• Stephanie C. Crosby

  …Stephanie has extensive experience in all business related legal matters including formation, maintenance, and dissolution of entities, mergers and acquisitions, housing authority redevelopment, and co…

• Chrystal D. Bradshaw

  …Chrystal is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of the firm's support functions, ensuring that operations run efficiently.  She oversees the efforts of our Office Services Sup…

• Hayley R. Wells

  …Hayley's practice primarily focuses on alcoholic beverage law, labor and employment law, and civil litigation.  As head of the firm's Alcoholic Beverage law Practice Group, she regularly advises …

• Devon D. Williams

  …Devon is one of the firm's Managing Directors. Her practice focuses on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including wage and hour matters, federal contractor compliance, employment discr…

• Kenneth R. Wooten

  …After a distinguished legal career, Ken retired from the firm's law practice and his role as Ward and Smith's Co-Managing Director at the end of 2020. Ken expects to spend time with his family, t…

• Charles L. McLawhorn, Jr.

  …After a distinguished legal career, Sonny retired from the practice of law at the end of 2020. Upon receiving his Master of Laws degree in 1977, he founded his law practice in Greenville, NC and&…

• Laura V. Hudson

  …Laura is the Firm's Chief Marketing Officer.  She oversees the Firm's strategic marketing, communications, and business development efforts.  She has more than 18 years of legal marketing exp…

• E. Bradley Evans

  …Brad is one of the firm's Managing Directors. ; His experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation in both the federal and state courts.  He has experience in all aspects of civil li…

• Adam M. Beaudoin

  …As leader of the Community Associations practice, Adam advises community association and country club/yacht club boards and members regarding corporate governance, procedural requirements, governi…

• Amy P. Wang

  …Amy leads the Environmental practice with a focus on the environmental aspects of real estate and business transactions, including coastal development.  She has built trust with her clients b…

• Jennifer K. Sutton

  …Jennifer is responsible for the day-to-day functions of all accounting and finance operations, budgeting, and financial planning.  She also maintains sound financial stewardship and ensures best p…

• Charles Collins

  …Charles is responsible for leading the firm's evaluation and implementation of all technology platforms.  He leverages his extensive knowledge and all available technology to ensure the firm …

• Clifford P. Parson

  …Cliff leads the firm's Real Estate Development Practice Group. His practice focuses on representing individual and corporate clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions, such as…

• Paul A. Fanning

  …Paul leads the Creditors' Rights practice and is certified by the American Board of Certification and the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankrupt…

• Luke C. Tompkins

  …Luke's litigation practice focuses on commercial and construction litigation and disputes before the North Carolina Business Court.  Prior to joining the firm's Raleigh office, Luke served a…

• Payton R. Collier

  …Payton is a member of the firm's litigation practice group.  Payton assists clients in all phases of commercial litigation, from the filing of an initial complaint through trial.  Payton is b…

• Madeline C. Lipe

  …Madeline is a business attorney who works with businesses and their ownership and management teams on a wide variety of business transactions. She regularly assists companies with mergers and acqu…

• Justin T. Hill

  …Justin focuses his practice on labor and employment matters. He works with businesses, employers, and human resources professionals across the state. Before joining Ward and Smith full-time, Just…

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• Agenda

  …The In-House Counsel Seminar will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  The virtual sessions include: Flag on the Play: Employment Issues During a Pandemic Speakers: Ken G…

• FAQs

  …You have questions, we have answers! If there is something else you'd like to know, message us at rsvp@wardandsmith.com. Who should attend? This program is designed for in-house and general counsel …

• Speakers

  …2020 In-House Counsel Seminar speakers include: Angela Doughty, CIPP/US Intellectual Property and Privacy Attorney Angela is a North Carolina State Bar Board Specialist in Trademark Law and a…

• Accreditation

  …Ward and Smith has submitted a sponsor CLE form to the North Carolina State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education for pre-approval of CLE credits for each session.  Upon confirmation of pre-appr…

• Registration

  …The In-House Counsel Seminar on Thursday, December 3, 2020, is free to attend, but a confirmed registration is required. Please register here. Registration Policies: Your registration is not valid…

• Seminar Materials

  …We are happy to be able to provide all of our 2019 In-House Counsel Seminar materials. Click on any of the links below to download. Agenda Speaker Bios Intro Presentations Don't Rain on My P…

• Conference Venue

  …The Umstead Hotel & Spa This year's Seminar will take place at the Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary, North Carolina. The Umstead is a 5-star hotel that features a variety of luxury accommodations a…