Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of five attorneys who bring a wide range of experience to the firm's litigation, creditors' rights, business, real estate, and trusts and estates practices.
The firm is welcoming one experienced attorney to its ranks:
Peyton
Paschke, a litigation attorney based in the Wilmington
office, concentrates her practice on personal injury and wrongful
death matters. She represents individuals and families in cases
involving auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability,
product liability, and other negligence-based claims. Peyton is
licensed in North Carolina.
In addition, three former Ward and Smith Summer Associates, Zach Dobbin, Justin Fontaine, and Sarah Wallace Strickland, are returning full-time as attorneys. Each is currently pending swearing-in in North Carolina:
Zachary
Dobbin, Raleigh office — A member of the
firm's Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice, Zach will
work with businesses, lenders, and individuals to address the
complex challenges that arise in bankruptcy, restructuring, and
commercial litigation matters. His practice will also encompass
creditors' rights, collections, and related litigation in both
state and federal courts.
Justin
Fontaine, Raleigh office — As a business
attorney, Justin will provide practical solutions that align with
businesses' long-term goals. He will advise business owners,
executives, and stakeholders on a wide range of corporate and
transactional matters. His work will include assisting companies
with formation, governance, and day-to-day operational issues, as
well as guiding clients through mergers and acquisitions.
Sarah Wallace Strickland, Wilmington office — A
member of the firm's Real Estate practice, Sarah Wallace will
assist clients with a wide range of transactional and development
matters, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements,
reviewing title examinations, preparing title opinions, and
addressing title issues. She will also help clients with loan
document review and closing transactions. Her practice will include
supporting real estate developers throughout the development
process, from securing necessary approvals and permits to
navigating project-related challenges.
Additionally, Colin
Williams, of our Wilmington office, joins the firm as
a member of the firm's Trusts and Estates practice. Colin will
work with individuals and families on a wide range of estate
planning and fiduciary matters. His practice will include assisting
clients with the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney,
and other planning documents to help preserve assets, minimize tax
exposure, and achieve long-term goals. Colin is also pending
swearing-in in North Carolina.
"These five attorneys represent both the firm's commitment to nurturing future talent and our ability to attract more seasoned practitioners," said Brad Evans, Co-Managing Director of Ward and Smith. "Their addition strengthens our ability to serve clients across our footprint, and we are excited to have them."