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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

    …Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Military training facility located on the coast of North Carolina. The United States Marine Corps base has housed and employed millions of people in Easter…

  • Tax

    …Attorneys in our Tax Practice Group regularly advise clients on local, state, federal, and international tax matters.  Such matters involve income, estate, gift, employment, excise, sales and use,…

  • 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. …

  • 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 …

  • 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

    …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…

  • Appellate

    …The Appellate Practice Group of Ward and Smith, P.A. assists clients in all aspects of state and federal appellate practice. To better assist our clients, we draw upon the experience and knowledge of a…

  • Name, Image, and Likeness

    …For NCAA college athletes, the game changed, literally, overnight. In 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) promulgated rules allowing student-athletes to monetize their name, imag…

  • Online Liability Waiver Review

    …The COVID-19 virus brings to light new risks to businesses, and you need to mitigate that risk. We can help. Introducing the Liability Waiver Review Service from Ward and Smith You are doing all you…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Workplace Safety + Health

    …Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Workplace Safety and Health attorneys are your boots on the ground when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, North Carolina Department of Labor – OSH Division…

  • 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…

25 results found for “” under Our Team

  • Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US

    …Angela is a North Carolina State Bar Board Specialist in Trademark Law and a Certified Information Privacy Professional- United States (CIPP/US) who also serves as the firm's Director of Legal Inn…

  • 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…

  • Erica B. E. Rogers

    …Erica assists individuals, small businesses, and large corporations with a wide array of intellectual property matters.  Her practice focuses on trademark selection and clearance, trademark prosec…

  • Madeline C. Lipe

    …Madeline has a diverse practice, focusing on community associations, business, and zoning and land use matters.  As a community associations attorney, Madeline frequently advises boards and membe…

  • 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…

  • Joanne H. Badr

    …Joanne's practice emphasizes the representation of banks and other financial institutions in commercial loan transactions involving asset-based and real estate secured loans, including new constru…

  • Joseph A. Schouten

    …Joe is an experienced litigator who focuses on intellectual property disputes.  In particular, Joe handles patent, trademark, and copyright infringement claims, as well as claims dealing with misa…

  • Lance P. Martin

    …Lance represents creditors in bankruptcy, collections, foreclosures, Uniform Commercial Code security agreement enforcement, and structured liquidations and workouts.  He also represents clients i…

  • 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…

  • Juliana S. Inman

    …Juliana's practice focuses on family law and related commercial or estate litigation. She also assists in public housing authorities work and is associated with matters before the N…

  • J. Drake Brinkley

    …Drake works with entities and individuals in transactions involving commercial real property. A substantial portion of his practice is focused on representing both landlords and tenants in commercial …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • A. Charles Ellis

    …Charles' practice experience encompasses federal and state court litigation in various areas, including claims for wrongful death and serious personal injury.  He has also litigated numerous cases…

  • Gregory T. Peacock

    …Greg is certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA).  He also is certified by the North Carolina State Bar both as a Board Certified Specialist in Estat…

  • Terri W. Sharp

    …Terri is a trusted estate planning advisor to families and individuals seeking to safeguard their assets and plan for the future. As a leader of the firm’s estate administration practice, she wor…

  • 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…

  • Avery J. Locklear

    …Avery has a diverse practice that focuses on labor and employment law. She helps businesses of all sizes, as well as individual employers and human resources professionals. Avery is committed to findin…

  • 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…

  • Devon D. Williams

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

  • Kimberly W. Overton

    …Kim is a highly experienced litigation paralegal with an impressive background in personal injury, Federal Court, and the Court of Appeals. She demonstrates exceptional knowledge acquired from her tenu…

  • Michael D. Christman, SHRM-SCP

    …Michael Christman is a highly energized and accomplished Human Resources Executive with extensive experience contributing to organizational growth, transformation, and change with a focus on building t…

  • Chris S. Edwards

    …Chris is an appellate attorney who focuses his practice on complex legal issues in both federal and state courts of appeals. A North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, Chris has…

  • W. Ellis Boyle

    …Ellis is an accomplished litigator with a proven track record of success in handling highly complex legal disputes in courtrooms across North Carolina. His experience encompasses an impressive range of…

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