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:

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.