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Ward and Smith Attorneys Honored as 2025 Business North Carolina Legal Elites

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that 38 of its attorneys have been named to Business North Carolina’s 2025 Legal Elite, a testament to the firm’s dedication to legal excellence across North Carolina. …

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Christina Cress and David Heeren

Ward and Smith Expands Strategic Practice Areas with Distinguished Energy and Tax Law Hires

Ward and Smith strengthens its position in two critical practice areas with the addition of Christina Cress, an accomplished energy and utilities attorney, and David Heeren, a tax attorney. These key appointments undersco…

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Chris Edwards Joins NCBA Litigation Section Council

Attorney Chris Edwards has been appointed to the Litigation Section Council of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) for a three-year term. The Litigation Section Council serves as a resource for legal professionals b…

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Jamie Norment

Jamie Norment Elected to State Law Resources Board of Directors

Attorney Jamie Norment has been elected to the Board of Directors for State Law Resources, Inc. (SLR), a national network of independent law and lobbying firms that focus on government relations between state and local gov…

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Ward and Smith's Year in Review: Celebrating Excellence, Resilience, and Growth in 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year defined by Hurricane Helene, many new faces, and industry recognition for our attorneys. From serving our communities in times of crisis to achieving notable firm-wide and in…

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Ward and Smith Protects Export Tax Credits for Philip Morris USA in North Carolina Supreme Court

Ward and Smith attorneys Alex Dale and Chris Edwards achieved a major victory in the Supreme Court of North Carolina for Philip Morris USA, Inc., enabling the company to use millions in tax credits that it had earned and w…

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