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Navigating Wetlands in Coastal North Carolina Real Estate Development

Written By Amy P. Wang

The landscape of coastal real estate development in North Carolina has undergone a seismic shift following major regulatory changes over the last few years. For developers eyeing coastal properties, understanding the rece…

Adam Beaudoin to Speak at 2025 CAI Annual Conference in Orlando

Community associations attorney Adam Beaudoin will be heading to Orlando this May to speak at the 2025 Community Associations Institute (CAI) Annual Conference & Exposition. The annual event, taking place on May 7&nda…

Ward and Smith Welcomes 2025 Summer Associates

Ward and Smith is pleased to welcome seven law students to the firm as part of its 2025 Summer Associate Program. This year’s class represents a talented group of future attorneys from four law schools across the Ca…

Ward and Smith on the Green for the WIMCO Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament

Ward and Smith is proud to be a sponsor of the 7th Annual WIMCO Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament, set to tee off on Monday, May 5th at the beautiful Brook Valley Country Club right here in Greenville, NC. The WIMCO C…

Teeing Up for a Cause: Avery’s Drive for Dravet Returns May 12

Golfers, mark your calendars and polish your clubs—Avery’s Drive for Dravet is teeing off once again on Monday, May 12, at the scenic Magnolia Greens Golf Club in Leland, NC. This 18-hole charity tournament, s…

Ward and Smith Attorneys to Present on Business Succession and Estate Planning at NCBA CLE Program

Attorneys Richard Crow and Matt Thompson will share their insights at an upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association. Their session, titled "Business Succession Planning …