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• Administrative and Regulatory Law

  …At Ward and Smith, our Administrative and Regulatory Law Practice offers comprehensive guidance and representation to clients navigating the complex landscape of government regulations and administrati…

• Agribusiness

  …Attorneys in Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Agribusiness Practice Group have the knowledge and experience in agribusiness law to provide high-quality legal representation to a wide variety of agribusinesses th…

• 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…

• 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 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 …

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• Financial Institutions

  …The Financial Institutions Practice Group has the knowledge and extensive experience to provide professional, efficient, and cost‑effective legal services to clients of all sizes.  We curren…

• 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…

• Trade Secrets

  …Our attorneys whose practices include trade secrets matters provide not only counsel regarding the identification, preservation, and protection of trade secrets, but also representation under circumsta…

• Education Law

  …What part of the education process is unimportant?  At Ward and Smith, P.A., we think every step of the education process is important — from Pre-Kindergarten to Post-Doctoral.  That's …

• 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 …

• Financial Transactions + Regulation

  …Over the last few years, lenders and borrowers have learned from bitter experience that comprehensive, carefully-drafted, and understandable loan documents — as well as adherence to all applicabl…

• Life Sciences

  …Our Life Sciences practice spans the breadth of the life sciences industry to provide comprehensive legal services to clients in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, agricul…

25 results found for “” under Our Team

• Payton Collier Bullard

  …Payton is a member of the firm's litigation practice group. Her experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation in both the federal and state courts. She assists clients in all aspec…

• 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…

• 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…

• Marley H. Peterson

  …Marley is a government relations attorney adept at assisting clients with a broad spectrum of governmental matters spanning all levels of government, including federal, state, and local. She is a regis…

• 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…

• Chris S. Edwards

  …Chris is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice and co-chair of the firm's Appellate Practice. He focuses exclusively on appellate litigation in both state and fede…

• Virginia S. Carter

  …Virginia counsels clients on all components of a complete estate plan, including wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, and living wills.  She …

• Melissa Forshey Schwind

  …Melissa Forshey Schwind is the Director of Attorney Talent at Ward and Smith, P.A., a full-service law firm with 110+ attorneys throughout five offices in North Carolina.  Melissa is responsible f…

• 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…

• James A. Wilson

  …Jim Wilson retired from his legal practice at the end of 2024, concluding a distinguished career dedicated to serving businesses and individuals throughout the region. Jim asks that past clients or ne…

• Leigh A. Wilkinson

  …Leigh Wilkinson retired from her legal practice at the end of March 2024, concluding a distinguished career dedicated to serving businesses and individuals throughout the region. Leigh's pra…

• 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 …

• Alexandra E. Ferri

  …Alex is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses on construction. She helps clients with general litigation matters, assisting through all phases of the litigation process, from investigation and p…

• Will Oden

  …Will has practiced employment law for more than two decades.  Will's practice experience encompasses various employment and workplace-related counseling and civil litigation areas in both federal…

• Devon D. Williams

  …As one of the firm's Co-Managing Directors, Devon maintains a robust practice, handling complex labor and employment matters. This includes providing guidance on federal contractor compliance…

• H. L. Stephenson, III

  …Steve is laser focused on the firm’s client relationships, and helping our clients find solutions to their issues, whether legal or otherwise. Most of Steve's legal practice was devoted to c…

• 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.  As a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Emplo…

• Michael J. Parrish

  …Michael is a civil litigator with a diverse practice before various federal and state courts, including bankruptcy courts and the North Carolina Business Court. He has significant experience at all sta…

• Cody L. Worrells

  …Cody brings an extensive background in military law to Ward and Smith as a litigation paralegal. He has since expanded his scope to include Camp Lejeune water contamination, family law, estate litigati…

• Maria E. Vilis

  …Maria is a family law paralegal dedicated to supporting families through some of their most challenging times. Her experience spans a wide range of general civil and family law matters, inclu…

• Marina Smyrnow

  …Marina is a paralegal who has worked in the areas of divorce and family law since 2019. She has law office management experience and is well versed in client communication, case development, discovery,…

• Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn

  …Lauren leads the Family Law practice and is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Family Law.  Her experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation with a prim…

• John "Jack" F. Presson

  …Jack is committed to guiding families and individuals through the intricacies of family law matters. He provides comprehensive support throughout the litigation process, offering counsel and assistance…

• John M. Martin

  …John's practice experience encompasses various areas of litigation.  He has represented many clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts in t…

• M. Elizabeth Lee

  …Beth works primarily in the areas of family law and general civil litigation.  Prior to joining the firm, she had more than thirteen years of experience managing a law firm.

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