Ward and Smith has been recognized by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly as a Legacy Law Firm, an honor that celebrates North Carolina law firms demonstrating sustained excellence, growth, and adaptability over decades of service.
Best Legacy Law Firm recognition spotlights firms that have successfully navigate evolving client needs, legal developments, economic shifts, and more while maintaining a strong commitment to their employees and communities. To qualify for this distinction, firms must have been in business for at least 25 years and be based in North Carolina.
With offices across North and South Carolina, Ward and Smith is the successor to a practice founded in 1895. This recognition reflects Ward and Smith’s enduring commitment to legal excellence, client service, and community engagement across more than a century of practice.
About North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly is a legal publication for North Carolina, providing attorneys with court decisions, legal news, and practice resources since 1988.