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.
In addition, Marianna focuses on resolving disputes involving community associations and condominium boards and representing them in fiduciary litigation. She adeptly addresses a variety of issues, including covenant enforcement, governance disputes, and financial matters. She also assists with complex disputes related to wills, trusts, and estates, including will contests (referred to as will caveat proceedings in North Carolina), fiduciary litigation, and trust modifications.
Marianna also has a background in condemnation law, eminent domain, and land valuation litigation. She presented at the ALI CLE Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation conference in New Orleans in 2024.
Education
- J.D., Campbell University School of Law, 2020
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2017
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Tenth Judicial District Bar and the Wake County Bar Association, Member
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice: Eminent Domain Section; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Chair
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Admitted to Practice
- North Carolina, 2020
- South Carolina, 2023
About Me
One of my favorite sayings is… "A burden shared is a burden halved or doubled – depending on who you share it with." Being trusted by clients to carry, lighten, and resolve their burdens is the greatest honor, and I am incredibly proud to be part of a team that is committed to providing the best service to our clients.
My favorite thing about Ward and Smith is… the firm's unwavering commitment to teamwork and dedication to clients.
I became a lawyer because... I love solving problems and helping others. My dad practiced law, and I grew up watching him help people through some of the most difficult times of their lives. I wanted to be like him.
One surprising thing people don't know about me is… my favorite place to be is on a dancefloor—particularly if there is a band!
When I'm not practicing law, you'll most likely find me cheering on the Tar Heels, hosting a dinner party, spending time at the coast, and taking my dog, Dolly the Dachshund, on walks around Raleigh.
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