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• Bankruptcy + Creditors' Rights

  …Our Bankruptcy Practice Group is comprised of attorneys practicing in all of our offices in North and South Carolina.  Our goal is to seek pragmatic solutions to our clients' problems, a…

• Real Estate Litigation

  …We help companies and individuals facing disputes or litigation over ownership and use of real property. Our attorneys have extensive experience resolving disputes that arise when property owners, dev…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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 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…

• 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. …

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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 …

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

25 results found for “” under Our Team

• Jeffery I. Stoddard

  …Jeff is a construction litigator who represents and advises contractors, subcontractors, owners, lenders, and design professionals throughout all phases of the construction and development process. Wit…

• Jane Francis Nowell

  …Jane Francis' practice focuses on business and corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation and drafting, and general business counseling. She also regularly assists clients …

• Colin D. Williams

  …Colin is a member of the firm’s Trusts and Estates practice, where he works with individuals and families on a wide range of estate planning and fiduciary matters. His practice includes assisting…

• Michael H. Weaver

  …Michael is a South Carolina attorney who advises clients on creditors' rights and bankruptcy matters, commercial transactions, and board governance issues. His practice encompasses debt collection and …

• Justin P. Fontaine

  …Justin is a business attorney focused on supporting clients with general business matters, providing practical solutions that align with their long-term goals. He advises business owners, executives, a…

• Zachary K. Dobbin

  …Zach is a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice. He works with businesses, lenders, and individuals to address the complex challenges that arise in bankruptcy, rest…

• Sarah Wallace Strickland

  …Sarah Wallace is a member of the firm’s Real Estate practice. She assists clients with a wide range of transactional and development matters, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreement…

• Peyton M. Paschke

  …Peyton is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death matters. She represents individuals and families in cases arising from auto accidents, medical malpractice, …

• 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…

• Erica B. E. Rogers

  …Erica is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Trademark Law. She assists individuals, small businesses, and large corporations with a wide array of intellectual property matters. He…

• David L. Ward, Jr.

  …After an outstanding legal career helping businesses and individuals throughout the region, David Ward retired from the practice of law at the end of 2019. David's practice experience encompassed…

• 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…

• 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…

• Michelle C. Howard

  …Michelle joined Ward and Smith in 2019 as a litigation paralegal in our Asheville office.  She has 20 years of litigation experience with 16 of those years at a securities litigation firm in centr…

• Kerri S. Riso

  …Kerri has more than twenty years of legal experience as a litigation paralegal. She has worked on intellectual property, patent, copyright, construction, product liability, banking, real property, summ…

• 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.

• 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…

• Eric J. Remington

  …Eric's practice experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation, including real property, business, and commercial litigation; zoning and land use issues; disputes involving community associat…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• J. Drake Brinkley

  …Drake serves as a trusted advisor to developers and investors in the acquisition and disposition, such as tax-deferred exchanges, leasing, planning, construction, and financing of a variety of developm…

• 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…

• Kimberly W. Allen

  …With a career that spans nearly 30 years in the legal profession, Kim is a business paralegal in the firm's Raleigh office. She is well knowledgable in business-related matters and assists attorneys in…

• 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…

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