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Risky Business: Distressed Companies and Payments in the Shadow of Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

Doing business with a customer in the shadow of bankruptcy is risky. A hallmark of bankruptcy law is equal treatment of similarly-situated creditors.  The Bankruptcy Code frowns upon a debtor who, while insolvent, pa…

25 Ward and Smith Attorneys Shine in 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Ward and Smith is thrilled to announce that 25 of its attorneys have earned spots on the prestigious North Carolina Super Lawyers and North Carolina Rising Stars lists for 2025. These accolades celebrate their exceptional…

Ward and Smith Sponsors NC Chamber Government Affairs Reception

Be part of an exciting evening at the NC Chamber Government Affairs Reception, sponsored in part by Ward and Smith! Taking place on February 25, 2025, at the Merrimon-Wynne House in Downtown Raleigh, the event is your cha…

Ward and Smith Sponsors the SC Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Annual Conference

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor the South Carolina Bankers Association's Emerging Leaders Division Annual Conference, taking place March 14-16 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, Sou…

When to Revisit Your Estate Plan

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer

So the saying goes: "One year older, one year wiser."  But when does turning the page of the calendar warrant more paperwork than just that?   Some changes in our lives happen all-of-a-sudden, and others are…

Attorneys Clint Cogburn and Bill Durr to Present at ASAP Business of Farming Conference, Sponsored by Ward and Smith

Attorneys Clint Cogburn and Bill Durr will be among the featured speakers at the upcoming ASAP Business of Farming Conference, which will take place on Saturday, February 22, at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock. …