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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…

• In-House Counsel

  …We understand in-house counsel. Ward and Smith works closely with in-house counsel to help achieve their company's goals within budget and the preferred timeframe. We are continuously seeking improvem…

• 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 You may have no estate planning in place or outdated plans.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…

• Professional Licensing

  …When your professional reputation is at stake, you want experienced counsel to guide you through the review or investigation. Ward and Smith can help. North Carolina requires more than 180 occupations…

• 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,…

• Defense + Government Contracting

  …Our law firm and government relations practice has a long history of representing clients in the defense industry in North Carolina. Ward and Smith is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counse…

• 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. …

• Intellectual Property

  …With an economy that places a higher value on the intellectual assets of companies, and the need to address business decisions on a global level, the Intellectual Property practice stands ready to assi…

• Economic Development

  …Our Economic Development Practice Group is working statewide on business and economic development to help our clients, citizens, and communities and to build a stronger North Carolina. With communitie…

• Government Relations

  …Ward and Smith, P.A.'s government relations professionals have decades of experience helping clients with government relations needs.  Our Government Relations Practice Group services include trad…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• Privacy and Data Security

  …Privacy and data security issues are among the most challenging and rapidly-evolving areas of risk for companies across a wide variety of sectors and industries.  Privacy laws govern the collectio…

• 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.…

• Technology

  …We provide technology based companies with integrated services to fit their specific needs. Our clients include growth companies, founders, management, shareholders, directors, and investors in a …

• 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…

• Patent

  …Our registered patent attorneys routinely practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") and have experience in all areas of both domestic and international patent law. Our pat…

• 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…

• Labor + Employment

  …Since the sweeping labor and employment laws of the mid-1960s, employers have faced an ever-increasing number of laws and regulatory agencies governing their businesses and employee relations.  Nu…

• Health Care

  …The attorneys in our Health Care Practice Group serve all types of health care providers and practices, including physicians, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors, mid-level providers, nurses, hospital…

• 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…

• 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…

• Artificial Intelligence

  …Welcome to our AI law practice, where experienced (and naturally intelligent) attorneys are dedicated to helping businesses, government, and non-profits harness the power of AI while reducing regulator…

• 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 …

25 results found for “” under Our Team

• Avery J. Locklear

  …Avery is a versatile labor and employment attorney providing support to individuals, human resources professionals, and businesses of all sizes in diverse industries, including the hospitality and rest…

• Payton Collier Bullard

  …Payton is a member of the firm's litigation practice group. Her experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation in both the federal and state courts. She assists clients in all aspec…

• Devon D. Williams

  …As one of the firm's Co-Managing Directors, Devon maintains a robust practice, handling complex labor and employment matters. This includes providing guidance on federal contractor compliance…

• Genesis E. Torres

  …Genesis is a labor and employment attorney devoted to assisting businesses, employers, and human resources professionals navigate the complex tapestry of employment law. She provides clients with compr…

• Michelle Gonzalez

  …With extensive experience as a commercial real estate attorney, Michelle specializes in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, and leases. She adeptly handles acquisiti…

• Jason T. Strickland

  …Jason represents and assists contractors, subcontractors, owners, lenders, and design professionals in all areas of the construction and development process.  His goal is to help clients through t…

• Isabelle M. Chammas

  …Isabelle works collaboratively to help clients navigate and resolve disputes that are at (or near) the litigation stage. Her practice encompasses a variety of areas, including commercial, IP, and perso…

• 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…

• Tyler J. Russell

  …Tyler's practice experience includes a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including drafting and negotiating corporate agreements and documents, managing all aspects of mergers, acquis…

• 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…

• Hunter D. Cornelius

  …Hunter is a community associations attorney who navigates the complexities of homeowner association law. He provides comprehensive counsel to community association board members and managers on all fac…

• Madeline Lipe Williams

  …Madeline has a versatile practice, with a primary focus on community associations, business law, and land use and zoning matters.  As a community associations attorney, Madeline frequently advise…

• X. Lightfoot

  …X.'s practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and civil litigation. As a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group, he re…

• Jennifer Ritter-Tomasik, CLT, CPTM

  …Jen is the firm's Technical Trainer and Help Desk Support Specialist.  In this role, she is responsible for providing technical support to the Firm's end-users as well as creating, curating and de…

• 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…

• Kristin D. Mitcham

  …Kristin assists real estate owners, individuals, and developers in complex real estate issues, including acquisitions, lease agreements, various easement issues, real estate title searches, and de…

• Lilian L. Faulconer

  …Lily's practice focuses on a variety of creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and corporate matters.  She assists a range of stakeholders, including lenders, banks, financial institutions, and other cred…

• 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…

• 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…

• Arthur J. DeBaugh

  …Art is a highly experienced North Carolina State Bar Certified Specialist in Trademark Law, with over three decades of success advocating for clients' intellectual property rights. His background as an…

• Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

  …Angela is a North Carolina State Bar Board Specialist in Trademark Law, a Certified Information Privacy Professional-United States (CIPP/US), and an AI Governance Professional who also serves as the fi…

• Thomas C. Wolff

  …Thomas' practice encompasses a wide range of creditors' rights law and business transactions. His creditors' rights experience includes representation of financial institutions, lenders, community asso…

• 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…

• Allen N. Trask, III

  …Allen began his career as a traditional litigator focused on business and real estate disputes. Over time, his practice has expanded to include clients from a variety of markets with a variety of needs…

• Amy H. Wooten

  …Amy's litigation practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, fiduciary duty claims, unfair and deceptive trade practices claims, and community association matters.  Amy also has significant e…

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