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Ward and Smith, P.A

4.2
10 reviews

1001 College Ct., New Bern, NC 28562, U.S.A.

Agribusiness, Appellate, Business and 24 more

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About Ward and Smith, P.A

Ward and Smith, P.A is a law firm established in 1895 with an office in New Bern, NC. At this office location, there are 29 lawyers practicing agribusiness, appellate, business and 24 other areas of law.

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4.0
Government
Posted by anonymous
March 27, 2012
Hired Attorney Mr. Samuel Poole

Mr. Sam Poole, Is a man with the most integrity of any person I have ever met. He is the man you can go to for a straight answer and solution.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 04, 2011
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Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
April 25, 2011
Hired Attorney Albert Ellis

Mr. Ellis is the top malpractice attorney for Ward and Smith, PA. He is worth every penny he charges and he can get the most money for your case.

Legal Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
April 25, 2011
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Ward and Smith, PA is a very professional firm that takes pride in being one of the best law firms in North Carolina. Many of their attorneys are top notch.

Labor and Employment
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August 04, 2010
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Finance
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February 09, 2010
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Family Law
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March 07, 2011
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Taxation
Posted by anonymous
August 17, 2010
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Went over and above in service, but charged for it over the top.

Construction Law
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August 16, 2010
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Went in for a "free" initial consultation and the lawyer kept me there for an hour and a half. Two days later I received a bill for $400 for a one-hour consultation. When I complained, they told me the first 30 minutes was free and I was only being charged for a hour. The problem was that during the consultation I was never informed by the attorney that I would be charged for the hour.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 01, 2022
Hired Attorney Ms. Lauren Quinn

Elaine Charlson Bredehoft Is a better lawyer. If you want a high priced lawyer and peacock she is your gal

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Areas of Law

  • Agricultural Law 1
    • Agribusiness
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appellate
  • Business Law 3
    • Business
    • Business Litigation
    • Community Associations
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Creditors' Rights
  • Education Law
  • Environmental Law 1
    • Environmental
  • Family Law
  • Finance 1
    • Financial Institutions
  • Government 1
    • Government Representation
  • Health Care
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Law 1
    • International
  • Labor and Employment
  • Litigation 1
    • Trusts and Estates Litigation
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Estate Development
  • Securities
  • Taxation 1
    • Tax
  • Technology and Science 1
    • Technology
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 1
    • Zoning and Land Use Planning
  • Other 1
    • Housing Authorities

Ward and Smith, P.A

4.2
10 reviews

1001 College Ct.New Bern, NC 28562U.S.A.

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