Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 US City Elite Rankings for North Carolina. In addition to individual attorney recognition, the firm received a ranking under the Commercial Disputes category.
Legal 500 US City Elite recognizes exceptional US attorneys at regional powerhouses that are outside traditional big law firms. The rankings emphasize lawyers who are handling work at the top of the legal market in their respective cities.
The firm's recognized attorneys include:
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