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3 Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at 2024 CAI-NC Annual Conference & Expo

Get ready for an engaging and informative experience at the 2024 Community Associations Institute of North Carolina (CAI-NC) Annual Conference & Expo! This year, three Ward and Smith attorneys —Adam Beaudoin, Ma…

The Perils of Over-Lawyering in Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

For a lender in bankruptcy, the best situation is to be an over-secured creditor, meaning the value of your collateral exceeds your debt.  A creditor in this exalted category can recover principal, interest (includin…

67 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in America for 2025

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers®. Fifty-four attorneys were chosen for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with four named "L…

Economic Development in Focus at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

Learn more about the current state and future prospects of economic development in Greenville-Pitt County at the next Chamber Power Luncheon on August 20. This month's program, sponsored by Ward and Smith will feature two…

What Are My Benefits? Decoding a Long-Term Disability Insurance Policy in North Carolina

Written By Taylor Rodney Marks and Emily G. Massey

To be insured against a loss or some other event, we pay premiums to an insurance company. If a loss or triggering event actually occurs, we expect our insurance company to compensate us according to our insurance policy.…

Get Ready for the White Pants Gala: A Night Under the Sea!

Get ready to dive into an unforgettable end-of-summer bash on August 24! The White Pants Gala, hosted by Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, returns, shimmering with an enchanting Under the Sea theme, and it's ready to make waves w…