He was named a 2019 “Top 40 under 40” attorney for North Carolina by The National Trial Lawyers, a professional organization with an invitation-only membership. This distinguished honor is awarded exclusively to civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense attorneys from each state or region who are under the age of 40 and “exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership.” Selections are based on a multiphase process that includes peer nominations combined with third-party research.
Jeremy leads Ward and Smith’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death practice. He has extensive experience litigating claims for wrongful death, serious personal injury, and a broad range of civil litigation before state and federal courts, including cases involving vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, premises liability, products liability, and class actions, among other areas. He has also litigated numerous cases involving complex insurance coverage issues.
As a result of his work, Jeremy has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, hailed as a “Legal Elite” by Business North Carolina, and included in the prestigious Benchmark Litigation “40 and Under Hot List.”
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