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Litigation Attorney

William S. Durr

828.348.6062
Post Office Box 2020, Asheville, NC 28802-2020

Bill’s practice experience encompasses civil litigation in both the state and federal courts.

He has represented clients in a broad variety of complex construction, business, and commercial disputes.  His civil litigation experience includes depositions, pre-trial and dispositive motions, mediations, arbitrations, jury trials, and appeals. Other areas of his litigation practice include insurance coverage disputes, personal injury, agribusiness litigation, and representation of professional athletes and other high net worth individuals in a variety of family law matters. Prior to joining the firm, Bill practiced civil litigation in Binghamton, New York. He also presided over numerous jury trials in his capacity as the Acting Village Justice and Village Justice for the Village of Johnson City, New York.

Affiliations
  • Asheville Downtown Association, Board of Directors President, Former Executive Committee Secretary
  • American Angus Association
  • American Bar Association — Sections: Antitrust Law; Family Law; Litigation
  • Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (Leadership Asheville Alumnus, Class XXXIII)
  • Asheville Home Builders Association
  • North Carolina Angus Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Antitrust and Complex Business Disputes Law; Business Law; Construction; Family Law; Litigation
  • Virginia Angus Association
  • Harry C. Martin American Inn of Court
Education
Honors
  • “The Best Lawyers in America,” Best Lawyers®, 2013-2025
  • “Legal Elite,” Business North Carolina, 2023-2024
Practice Areas
North Carolina Car Accident Lawyer North Carolina Medical Malpractice Attorney Nursing Home Attorneys
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The team at Ward and Smith in Wilmington were great! They were caring, responsive, competent, thorough and effective. I can’t ask for anything more.
Chris Barclay
Jeremy Wilson and his team do a fantastic job on personal injury cases. In addition to being an effective litigator, he is a true gentleman and a pleasure to work with on matters. I highly recommend Jeremy and Ward & Smith for personal injury plaintiff's cases.
Anonymous
Jeremy Wilson and team did an outstanding job with my case. It was handled flawlessly from start to finish. From the beginning, Jeremy set the proper expectations of what to expect and followed through at every step. They were very responsive and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to help me in my case. Would highly recommend.
Phillip
The team at Ward and Smith was more than we could’ve ever expected! From our initial meeting with Jeremy Wilson and his many colleagues, we knew they were the perfect fit for us as our representatives. The professionalism, personal care, and interest that was shown toward our family members went well beyond the call of duty.
Frederick K.
I have found the lawyers and staff of all offices of Ward and Smith as competent, caring and gifted as any group of lawyers and legal professionals could possibly be. While there is obviously a very well organized management structure at Ward and Smith insuring the highest levels of service to their clients and the community, I have found all of their lawyers to be individually dedicated to serve their clients at the highest levels of professional competence — and they actually do it. I know of no law firm that can equal Ward and Smith and I am most pleased to have the opportunity to share this information.
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