Ward and Smith is a full-service business law firm in North Carolina. Our core values of client satisfaction, reliability, responsiveness, and teamwork are the standards that define us as a law firm. We invite you to get to know us.

Culture: The most valuable asset we have at Ward and Smith is our strong firm culture. Our culture is centered around a belief that if we work the “Ward and Smith Way,”​ we can provide the best possible service for our clients. It’s a belief that we want to be part of a team, enjoy a respectful and trusting environment, help each other, and treat each other like family.

Environment: The firm operates in five markets in North Carolina where you find challenging legal work and a great quality of life. We enjoy a professional, collegial office environment, where training, support, and technology are ever-present features in our workplace. The firm has a business casual dress code, in keeping with our “work anywhere”​ and “work anytime”​ ethic.

Student Loan Paydown Benefit: Eligible attorneys receive $100 per month to help pay down their existing student loans, for up to five years. We see student loan debt as a major societal issue and want to help attorneys pay down their student loans faster so they can achieve other goals in life.

Community: Ward and Smith employees support and contribute to various service, charity, and community organizations. Whether to fundraise or to bring awareness to a need, we volunteer our time, expertise or labor.

Longevity: We are committed to fostering growth and longevity in our employees. Lasting relationships have always been, and will continue to be, a priority for the firm. It is the commitment and dedication of employees that have sustained our ability to provide top-notch client service and continued growth throughout the years.