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• Child Custody in North Carolina

  …There is no more important family law matter than the custody of a child. The best interests of a child are always the critical consideration in any custody matter. We hope this article will educate y…

• 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…

• 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…

19 results found for “” under Our Team

• Brent W. Young

  …Brent is a paralegal in the Litigation practice group. He assists attorneys with case preparation, discovery, trial support, and legal research. Brent earned his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies fr…

• 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…

• Lia Maslyk

  …Lia is a paralegal in the Litigation practice group. She supports attorneys with a variety of litigation matters, legal research, and case management. Lia graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University …

• Ellie A. Streeter

  …With a background in Estate Planning and Real Estate law, Ellie joined Ward and Smith as a paralegal in the Trusts and Estates practice group in 2024. Combining meticulous attention to detail with a ge…

• Laura E. Mlott

  …Laura is a paralegal in the Business practice group. She provides support to attorneys handling corporate matters, transactional work, and business operations. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in English…

• Lisa S. Turan

  …Lisa is a paralegal in the Intellectual Property practice group. She assists attorneys with trademark and copyright matters, patent applications, and IP portfolio management. Lisa earned her Associate …

• Stacey T. Scott

  …Stacey is a paralegal in the Trusts and Estates practice group, where she supports attorneys in all aspects of estate and trust administration. With over 18 years of experience in the legal field, Stac…

• Sarah Boyd Smith

  …Sarah Boyd Smith joined Ward and Smith as a paralegal in the Trusts and Estates practice group in 2023. She worked as an Estate Planning and Estate Administration paralegal at another Asheville law fir…

• Nora Fazliu

  …Nora is a paralegal in the Trusts and Estates practice group, where she supports attorneys in all aspects of estate planning and trust administration.  With a strong background in the legal field,…

• Steven B. Harvey

  …Steven Harvey is a paralegal in the Creditors' Rights practice group. He assists attorneys with bankruptcy proceedings, creditor representation, and debt collection matters. Steven earned his Bachelor …

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• Edward J. "Trip" Coyne, III

  …Trip recently returned to Ward and Smith after serving as the Chief Executive Officer of an international consumer products company and then as the Executive in Residence for UCONN's Werth In…

• Bahia T. Davis

  …Bahia is a paralegal in the Business practice group. She supports attorneys with corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, sales of businesses, UCC filings, IRS filings, entity formation, entit…

• 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…

• 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 …

• 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 …

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