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• Government + Internal Investigations

  …Strategic Guidance for Internal & Government Investigations In today's complex regulatory environment, organizations face unprecedented scrutiny from government agencies, shareholders, and the pub…

• Environmental

  …Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Environmental Practice Group attorneys help individuals, businesses, and local governments achieve compliance with environmental and energy laws.  Achieving that goal requir…

• Financial Institutions

  …The Financial Institutions Practice Group has the knowledge and extensive experience to provide professional, efficient, and cost‑effective legal services to clients of all sizes.  We curren…

• Real Estate

  …Attorneys in our Real Estate Practice Group provide advice and counsel to clients on the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sale of real property and improvements and the various related…

• Business

  …The Business Practice Group provides clients with a range of services from starting a business and handling daily legal concerns to dealing with complex matters such as mergers, acquisitions, and sales…

• Construction

  …Except in the middle of a battlefield, nowhere must men coordinate the movement of other men and all materials in the midst of such chaos and with such limited certainty of present facts and future occ…

• Litigation

  …Attorneys in our Litigation Practice Group represent individuals and all types and sizes of businesses, from the family-owned small businesses to the large, multi-national corporations in North Carolin…

• Labor + Employment

  …Since the sweeping labor and employment laws of the mid-1960s, employers have faced an ever-increasing number of laws and regulatory agencies governing their businesses and employee relations.  Nu…

• Government Relations

  …Ward and Smith, P.A.'s government relations professionals have decades of experience helping clients with government relations needs.  Our Government Relations Practice Group services include trad…

• Fintech

  …Our Finance Technology, or "Fintech," practice group is at the intersection of traditional financial services and newer software that is designed to deliver financial services efficiently and safely. …

• Appellate

  …The Appellate Practice Group of Ward and Smith, P.A. assists clients in all aspects of state and federal appellate practice. To better assist our clients, we draw upon the experience and knowledge of a…

• In-House Counsel

  …We understand in-house counsel. Ward and Smith works closely with in-house counsel to help achieve their company's goals within budget and the preferred timeframe. We are continuously seeking improvem…

• Online Estate Planning Documents

  …Ward and Smith now offers a fixed-price "Essentials Package" of the five key estate planning documents every adult should have. You may have no estate planning in place or outdated plans.  O…

• Professional Licensing

  …When your professional reputation is at stake, you want experienced counsel to guide you through the review or investigation. Ward and Smith can help. North Carolina requires more than 180 occupations…

• Bankruptcy + Creditors' Rights

  …Our Bankruptcy Practice Group is comprised of attorneys practicing in all of our offices located across the state.  Our goal is to seek pragmatic solutions to our clients' problems,…

• Defense + Government Contracting

  …Our law firm and government relations practice has a long history of representing clients in the defense industry in North Carolina. Ward and Smith is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counse…

• International

  …Our goal is simple: give our international clients doing business in North Carolina the local competitive edge. In our global marketplace, we value relationships, timeline, and the task at hand. …

• Intellectual Property

  …With an economy that places a higher value on the intellectual assets of companies, and the need to address business decisions on a global level, the Intellectual Property practice stands ready to assi…

• Economic Development

  …Our Economic Development Practice Group is working statewide on business and economic development to help our clients, citizens, and communities and to build a stronger North Carolina. With communitie…

• Maximize Loan Forgiveness Under the PPP

  …We want you to maximize your loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program. And we have developed a tool to help. June 4, 2020 Update: We expect significant changes to the PPP…

• Zoning + Land Use Planning

  …Zoning and land use laws enacted by the state and federal governments, counties, and municipalities significantly affect the acquisition, sale, development, and use of real property.  Government a…

22 results found for “” under Our Team

• Matthew A. Jones

  …Matthew's multidisciplinary practice focuses primarily on business law matters.  He helps businesses and individuals with business formation and transactions.  Matthews also advises for-…

• Dana M. Lingenfelser

  …Whether selling, buying, or leasing property, Dana will work to ensure clients' interests are well protected in an array of residential and commercial real estate matters. Her practice focuses on assis…

• Luke C. Tompkins

  …Luke's litigation practice focuses on commercial and construction litigation and disputes before the North Carolina Business Court.  Prior to joining the firm's Raleigh office, Luke served a…

• James W. Norment

  …Jamie works regularly with individuals, corporations, and governmental entities on a variety of complex legal matters.  His experience in substantive areas of the law includes government contracts…

• Chris S. Edwards

  …Chris dedicates his practice to appeals in state and federal courts. Both clients and attorneys outside the Firm frequently rely on Chris to protect their interests when a case is appealed.  Succ…

• Allen N. Trask, III

  …Allen began his career as a traditional litigator focused on business and real estate disputes. Over time, his practice has expanded to include clients from a variety of markets with a variety of needs…

• Gavin B. Parsons

  …Gavin Parsons is an experienced attorney representing many clients—from large corporations to local businesses and individuals—in high-stakes civil litigation in state and federal courts, i…

• Elisa N. Haire

  …Elisa has experience with various areas of labor and employment law and employment-related litigation.  She regularly assists attorneys with cases involving employee classification, employment dis…

• William A. Oden, III

  …Will's practice experience encompasses various employment and workplace-related counseling and civil litigation areas in both federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels.  He r…

• Grant B. Osborne

  …Grant's practice experience of more than 30 years encompasses a wide range of issues that arise in employment and labor law.  As a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Emplo…

• S. McKinley Gray, III

  …Ken leads the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group and is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Employment Law. His practice experience encompasses various areas of employment-…

• David L. Ward, Jr.

  …After an outstanding legal career helping businesses and individuals throughout the region, David Ward retired from the practice of law at the end of 2019. David's practice experience encompassed…

• Madison B. Waller

  …Madison is a skilled member of the Firm's Litigation Practice Group, representing clients in complex commercial disputes across state and federal courts throughout North Carolina. With a strong backgro…

• Amy P. Wang

  …Amy leads the firm's Environmental practice with a focus on regulatory compliance and the environmental aspects of real estate and business transactions, including coastal development.  She has bu…

• Devon D. Williams

  …As one of the firm's Co-Managing Directors, Devon maintains a robust practice, handling complex labor and employment matters. This includes providing guidance on federal contractor compliance…

• Hayley R. Wells

  …Hayley's practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, civil litigation, and alcoholic beverage law. Hayley regularly advises individual and corporate clients on matters of covenants no…

• Genesis E. Torres

  …Genesis is a labor and employment attorney devoted to assisting businesses, employers, and human resources professionals navigate the complex tapestry of employment law. She provides clients with compr…

• Emily G. Massey

  …Emily's practice focuses on helping employers navigate complex employment law issues.  She has become a trusted advisor to businesses and organizations in facilitating compliance in the rapidly-ch…

• Avery J. Locklear

  …Avery is a versatile labor and employment attorney providing support to individuals, human resources professionals, and businesses of all sizes in diverse industries, including the hospitality and rest…

• X. Lightfoot

  …X.'s practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and civil litigation. As a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group, X. has rep…

• Justin T. Hill

  …Justin focuses his practice on labor and employment matters. He works with businesses, employers, and human resources professionals across the state.  Additionally, Justin is a member of the firm…

• W. Ellis Boyle

  …Ellis is an accomplished litigator and trial lawyer with a proven track record of success in handling highly complex legal disputes in courtrooms across North Carolina. His experience encompasses an im…

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