23 results found for “” under Practice Groups
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High Profile Divorce Attorneys
…High-Net-Worth Clients, High-Profile Divorces, and Confidential Matters. Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging process for anyone, but when you are a professional athlete, public f…
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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…
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Family Law Agreements
…At every stage of life, family law agreements can prove critical to protecting your property and rights. Whether you are contemplating marriage, a change to your financial arrangements during marriage…
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North Carolina Premarital Agreements
…Premarital Agreements in North Carolina (commonly referred to as "prenups" or "prenuptial agreements") address the property and financial rights and obligations between a couple who are soon to marry. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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Section 1983 Civil Rights Cases
…Standing Up for Citizens Against Government Behaving Badly The government should take care of every citizen, but who can hold it accountable when it hurts you? At Ward and Smith, we dedicate our Sect…
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Government + Internal Investigations
…Strategic Guidance for Internal & Government Investigations In today's complex regulatory environment, organizations face unprecedented scrutiny from government agencies, shareholders, and the pub…
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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…
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Appellate
…Appellate Attorneys for North Carolina and Beyond At Ward and Smith, P.A., our Appellate Practice Group provides skilled representation in administrative, civil, commercial, and domestic appeals. Cli…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Bankruptcy + Creditors' Rights
…Our Bankruptcy 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' problems,…
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Foreclosures
…At Ward and Smith, we know foreclosure is often a lender’s last resort. Our team of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy attorneys offers hands-on representation to banks, credit unions, comme…
24 results found for “” under Our Team
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Peter H. Ledford
…Peter is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Utilities Law who helps clients navigate the complexities of utilities regulation and policy. His areas of focus include electric and n…
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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…
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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…
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Mark S. Wigley
…Mark is a litigation attorney experienced in handling all phases of the litigation process, from pre-trial preparation to appeals. His practice encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including c…
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Paul A. Fanning
…Paul leads the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice group and is certified by the American Board of Certification and the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Business …
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Gavin B. Parsons
…Gavin Parsons is an experienced attorney representing many clients—from large corporations to local businesses and individuals—in high-stakes civil litigation in state and federal courts, i…
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Olivia G. Lewis
…Olivia's mission is to help clients navigate the day-to-day challenges and legal hurdles of running a business by providing vital counsel throughout the life cycle of a company and advising businesses …
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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…
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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…
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Melody J. King
…Melody is an experienced litigation attorney well-versed in the intricacies of family law. She offers a tailored approach for each client's unique needs and objectives in sensitive and complex matters …
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William S. Durr
…Bill's practice experience encompasses civil litigation in both the state and federal courts. He has represented clients in a broad variety of complex construction, business, and commercial disputes.&n…
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Phillip H. Cowan
…Phillip Cowan is an experienced family law attorney who represents clients in a wide range of domestic matters, including divorce, child custody and support, spousal support and alimony, premarital and…
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J. Albert Clyburn
…Al is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Family Law with decades of experience advocating for his clients' best interests. He handles a wide range of family law cases, through all…
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Mary Charles Amerson
…Mary Charles is a committed family law attorney dedicated to assisting individuals and families navigate complex legal situations. She represents clients in a wide range of family law matters, includin…
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Jessica Denoyer, SHRM-CP
…Jessica came to Ward and Smith with extensive experience in the legal field. She is a detail-oriented, flexible, and organized HR professional who is knowledgeable in human resources policies, pr…
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Taylor Rodney Marks
…Taylor's practice focuses on a broad range of litigation matters, with an emphasis on personal injury and wrongful death claims in cases involving car accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability…
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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…
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Lynwood P. Evans
…Lynwood leads the Litigation practice. His experience encompasses a wide variety of civil litigation in both state and federal courts. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigatio…
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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…
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Marianna Baggett McMurry
…Marianna's meticulous attention to detail and strategic mindset enable her to effectively represent clients at every stage of commercial litigation, from pre-trial negotiations to courtroom proceedings…
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Hannah M. Daigle
…Hannah has a multifaceted litigation practice that focuses on commercial litigation, community associations, personal injury, housing authority, land use, and a variety of other matters that progress t…
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X. Lightfoot
…X. is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Employment Law. His practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and civil litigati…
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W. Ellis Boyle
…Ellis is an accomplished litigator and trial lawyer with a proven track record of success in handling highly complex legal disputes in courtrooms across North Carolina. His experience encompasses an im…
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Ryan K. Simmons
…Ryan's practice covers a broad spectrum of intellectual property ("IP") matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. He is a registered patent attorney with extensive experien…