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About us
Ward and Smith is a full-service business law firm in North Carolina. Our core values of client satisfaction, reliability, responsiveness, and teamwork are the standards that define us as a law firm. We invite you to get to know us. Culture: The most valuable asset we have at Ward and Smith is our strong firm culture. Our culture is centered around a belief that if we work the "Ward and Smith Way," we can provide the best possible service for our clients. It's a belief that we want to be part of a team, enjoy a respectful and trusting environment, help each other, and treat each other like family. Environment: The firm operates in five markets in North Carolina where you find challenging legal work and a great quality of life. We enjoy a professional, collegial office environment, where training, support, and technology are ever-present features in our workplace. The firm has a business casual dress code, in keeping with our "work anywhere" and "work anytime" ethic. Student Loan Paydown Benefit: Eligible attorneys receive $100 per month to help pay down their existing student loans, for up to five years. We see student loan debt as a major societal issue and want to help attorneys pay down their student loans faster so they can achieve other goals in life. Community: Ward and Smith employees support and contribute to various service, charity, and community organizations. Whether to fundraise or to bring awareness to a need, we volunteer our time, expertise or labor. Longevity: We are committed to fostering growth and longevity in our employees. Lasting relationships have always been, and will continue to be, a priority for the firm. It is the commitment and dedication of employees that have sustained our ability to provide top-notch client service and continued growth throughout the years.
- Website
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http://www.wardandsmith.com
External link for Ward and Smith, P.A.
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New Bern, North Carolina
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Agribusiness, Business, Community Associations, Construction, Creditors' Rights, Elder Law, Environmental, Family Law, Financial Institutions, Health Care, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Real Estate, Tax, Technology, Trusts and Estates, Complex Personal Injury, Closely Held Business, Hemp, Privacy, ABC, Camp Lejeune Water Contamination, and Name, Image, and Likeness
Locations
Employees at Ward and Smith, P.A.
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Laura V. Hudson
Legal Industry CMO | LMA Southeast Regional Governing Board Immediate Past President, 2024
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Robert Hand
Information Technology Supervisor at Ward and Smith, P.A.
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Trip Coyne
Lawyer I Investor I Former CPG CEO
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Leigh Wilkinson
Health Care Attorney at Ward and Smith, P.A.
Updates
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Don't miss out! The deadline to submit nominations for the 2024 Mid-Market Fast 40 is fast approaching on May 31! Celebrate North Carolina's top mid-market innovators. Nominate your company today! https://buff.ly/3JqEMrr
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The McIntyre-Whichard Legal Fellows Program expands to include Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and North Carolina Central University School of Law! Hear from program co-founder Mike McIntyre on the commitment to service, integrity, and professionalism in the legal community. https://buff.ly/4avylhD
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Transitioning from developer to community control can be smooth with proper planning! Discover key strategies for a successful handover in our latest article by attorneys Dana Lingenfelser and Allen Trask. https://buff.ly/2qKDhM3 #communityassociation #hoa #homeownersassociation #developer #realestatedevelopment #communityassociationmanager #condoassociation #property #propertymanagement
Leaving the Nest: Healthy Community Association Transition
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Ward and Smith attorneys made a big impact in 2023! With almost 630 pro bono hours, they changed lives for the better. We are grateful for all the attorneys who gave their time. Read more about their extraordinary, even life-saving, contributions. https://buff.ly/4bKSn8M Joanne Badr, Jenny Boyer, Mary Cavanagh, Hannah Daigle, Alex Dale, Arthur DeBaugh, Jameson Doub, Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, William S. Durr, Chris Edwards, Brad Evans, Paul Fanning, Lilian Faulconer, Alexandra Ferri, Justin Hill, Matthew Jones, Melody J. King, Zachary Lamb, Norman Leonard, Olivia Lewis, X. Lightfoot, Dakota Lipscombe, Avery Locklear, Taylor Marks, Zach Marks, Lance Martin, Emily Massey, Evan Musselwhite, Jane Francis Nowell, Will Oden, Erica Rogers, Tyler Russell, Jordan Spanner, Luke Tompkins, Hayley Wells, Devon Williams, Jeremy Wilson, Thomas Wolff, Amy H. Wooten
Making a Difference: Ward and Smith's Transformative Pro Bono Impact in 2023
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In a recent interview with Inc. magazine, labor and employment attorney Ken Gray shed light on how a proposed mask ban in North Carolina could impact employers. Read all about it here: https://buff.ly/3wTkaFh. #Maskban #employers #ADA #Employmentlaw #laborandemployment #workplace #workplacepolicies #laborlaw
Media Mention: Ken Gray Discusses Implications of Proposed Mask Ban with Inc.
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Don't leave the fate of your business to chance. Check out this insightful article by attorneys Merrill Jones and Zachary Lamb Lamb on succession planning for closely held businesses. https://buff.ly/3FLEiK5 #BusinessSuccession #SuccessionPlanning #SuccessionPlan #closelyheldbusiness #business #businessdevelopment
Succession Planning for Closely Held Businesses: You Make the Plan, or a Plan Will Be Made For You
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Attention North Carolina businesses. We are teaming up with Business North Carolina, Cherry Bekaert LLP, and Regions Bank to honor successful mid-market enterprises. The deadline to nominate a company is May 31. Celebrate your company's success today! https://buff.ly/3JqEMrr
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Meet Zachary Dobbin - a second-year North Carolina Central School of Law student ready to make a difference at Ward and Smith's Summer Associate Program. Follow along as we get to know Zach in our "Meet the Summer Associate" series! https://buff.ly/4bHGuAA #lawschool #lawstudent #legal #law #attorney #lawyer #SummerAssociate
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Lawyer Spotlight! Erica Rogers, our very own NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Trademark Law, rocked the stage over the weekend at the 2024 INTA Annual Meeting, which is currently underway in Atlanta, GA. She led an insightful panel tailored specifically for first-time attendees.