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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…
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…
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. As of May 1, 2020, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") …
Online Commercial Lease Review Service

…We understand the legal concepts of force majeure, rent abatement, and frustration of purpose. As landlords and tenants adapt to these unusual times, the parties to a commerical lease need to know the…
Real Estate Development

…Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Real Estate Development Practice Group provides advice and counsel to commercial and residential real estate developers, landowners, investors, and institutions in connection wit…
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…
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…
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 You may have no estate planning in place or outdated plans.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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Water-Related + Other Transportation Accidents

…Boating accidents, plane crashes and other transportation accidents Whether on vacation, having fun on the weekend, or traveling for business, there are serious risks involved in every mode of transpo…
Trusts + Estates Litigation

…Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Trusts and Estates Litigation Practice Group represents clients in a wide variety of trust and estate disputes, including will caveats, challenges to trust provisions, fiduciary …
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…
Truck + 18-Wheeler Accidents

…A single moment is all it takes. A moment of distraction or fatigue for a long-haul trucker. The failure of a tire or brakes or safety equipment on a tractor trailer. Bad weather and high speed that a …
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…
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.…

25 results found for “” under Our Team

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…
Michael E. Kohagen

…Michael's practice is limited to corporate matters, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, corporate restructuring, licensing and commercialization, corporate governance, debt and equity…
Devon D. Williams

…Devon's practice focuses on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including wage and hour matters, federal contractor compliance, employment discrimination and harassment, employee discipli…
Michelle E. Wallace

…Michelle joined Ward and Smith in October 2016 as an administrative assistant. In 2017, she was promoted to paralegal in Trusts and Estates. Michelle worked for nine years as a legal assistan…
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…
Tyler J. Russell

…Tyler is passionate about the hemp and cannabidiol ("CBD") industries, their products, and their people. He co-chairs the firm's Hemp Law practice group, and he represents clients in all aspects …
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) that serves as the firm's Director of Legal Process Mana…
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 l…
James R. Todd

…James represents buyers and sellers on a variety of commercial real estate and land use matters. His practice includes a wide range of development projects including condominiums, mix-use project…
Justin M. Lewis

…Justin's practice experience includes a wide variety of residential and commercial real estate matters, including the representation of sellers and buyers in the negotiation and preparation of purchase…
Samuel B. Franck

…Sam leads the Real Estate practice. His experience includes all aspects of commercial real estate and community association matters. He regularly assists commercial and residential developers in the ac…
Kristin D. Mitcham

…Kristin assists real estate owners, developers, and individuals in complex real estate issues, including acquisitions, development, lease agreements, various easement issues, and real estate title sear…
Allen N. Trask, III

…Allen began his career as a litigator focused on business and real estate disputes, and he continues to focus his practice on representing those who own, develop, manage, and work the land. Although li…
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…
Cathy D. Walker

…Cathy has 29 years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal. She assists with real estate client matters, conducts title examinations, assists with closing both residential and commercial transac…
Kati S. Stein

…Kati joined Ward and Smith in 2015 as a paralegal on our litigation team. Additionally, she works closely with the Alcoholic Beverage and Personal Injury practice groups.
Xavier D. Lightfoot

…Xavier's practice focuses on a wide range of labor and employment law issues, including personnel policies and handbooks, background checks, employment discrimination and harassment, employee disc…
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…
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 …
Edward J. "Trip" Coyne, III

…Trip is actively serving as the Chief Executive Officer of an international consumer products company. He remains associated with Ward and Smith in order to assist limited clients and serve the c…
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…
J. Michael Fields

…Michael leads the Health Care practice. He counsels physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters. He represents all types of c…
Leigh A. Wilkinson

…Leigh's practice experience encompasses a broad range of health care law matters, including structuring medical practice formations, mergers, purchases, sales, and alliances; advisi…
Richard J. Crow

…Richard has significant experience in a broad range of business law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, private securities offerings, and start-up businesses. He recent…
Gary J. Rickner

…Gary is a diverse trial lawyer whose litigation practice includes all forms of commercial and business disputes and product liability defense. He has tried to verdict in excess of 70 jury trials,…

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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…
Accreditation

…The Board of Continuing Legal Education, through its Accreditation Committee, has approved this seminar for CLE activity. Any North Carolina attorney attending will receive 5 hours of CLE credit, 1 ho…
Speakers

…2019 In-House Counsel Seminar speakers include: Melissa Alphin Jason Christie Kate Garcia Jason Idilbi Paula Kohut Hope Murphy Tyehimba David Onuscheck Danya Perry Meghan Pridemore …
Agenda

…The In-House Counsel Seminar will begin with registration, networking, and breakfast from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Seminar sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the Seminar will conclude at 3:15 p.m.&nb…
Registration

…The In-House Counsel Seminar is free to attend, but a confirmed registration is required. Please register here. Registration Policies: Your registration is not valid until you have successfully co…
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 …
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…