22 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in 2021

North Carolina Super Lawyers is recognizing 22 Ward and Smith attorneys.

The publication selected 13 attorneys as 2021 “Super Lawyers,” an honor awarded to only 5% of Tar Heel attorneys each year. Additionally, Super Lawyers recognized nine attorneys as “Rising Stars,” only 2.5% of attorneys receive this distinction.

Attorneys are chosen as being “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” through a statewide nomination process, peer review by practice area, and independent research on candidates.

Ward and Smith attorneys recognized as 2021 “Super Lawyers” include:

2021 Super Lawyers

Don Eglinton, Business Litigation
Charles Ellis, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff
Brad Evans, Business Litigation
Lynwood Evans, Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
Paul Fanning, Creditor Debtor Rights
Bill Lathan, Banking
Steve Long, Employee Benefits
John Martin, Business Litigation
Lance Martin, Creditor Debtor Rights
Will Oden, Employment & Labor: Employer
Greg Peacock, Estate Planning & Probate
Gary Rickner, Business Litigation
Ryal Tayloe, Construction Litigation: Business

Ward and Smith attorneys recognized as 2021 “Rising Stars” include:

2021 Rising Stars

Whitney Campbell Christensen, Government Relations
Paige Inman, Family Law
Emily Massey, Employment & Labor: Employer
Michael Parrish, Business Litigation
Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn, Family Law
Tyler Russell, Cannabis Law
Allen Trask, Business Litigation
Devon Williams, Employment & Labor: Employer
Jeremy Wilson, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. Visit Super Lawyers for additional information about the recognition methodology.