Ward and Smith is proud to announce that 75 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America.

First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-reviewed guides. This year, 62 Ward and Smith attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America, including five selected as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas and by geographic locations:

• Lance P. Martin, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Asheville, North Carolina
• Lynwood P. Evans, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Lauren Taylor Quinn, Family Law, Wilmington, North Carolina
• Jeremy Wilson, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Wilmington, North Carolina
• Michael H. Weaver, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Columbia, South Carolina

Lynwood practices from the firm’s Greenville office, and Lauren practices from its New Bern office. Best Lawyers includes Greenville in the Raleigh metro area and New Bern in the Wilmington metro area.

“We are proud to see this exceptional group of attorneys recognized by their peers. Their dedication, expertise and leadership continue to elevate the standard of excellence across the legal profession,” said Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers.

In addition, 13 Ward and Smith attorneys earned Ones to Watch honors, which recognize associates and other early-career lawyers for outstanding professional achievement within their...

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