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These news items will help keep you informed on activities of the Law Firm Alliance, its member firms and the areas and industries in which they offer legal services.
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Ward and Smith Expands Strategic Practice Areas with Distinguished Energy and Tax Law Hires
January 2, 2025 Ward and Smith, P.A.
Ward and Smith strengthens its position in two critical practice areas with the addition of Christina Cress, an accomplished energy and utilities attorney, and David Heeren, a tax attorney.
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Jamie Norment Elected to State Law Resources Board of Directors
December 26, 2024 Ward and Smith, P.A.
Attorney Jamie Norment has been elected to the Board of Directors for State Law Resources, Inc. (SLR), a national network of independent law and lobbying firms that focus on government relations between state and local governments.
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Ward and Smith Protects Export Tax Credits for Philip Morris USA in North Carolina Supreme Court
December 18, 2024 Ward and Smith, P.A.
Ward and Smith attorneys Alex Dale and Chris Edwards achieved a major victory in the Supreme Court of North Carolina for Philip Morris USA, Inc., enabling the company to use millions in tax credits that it had earned and would have otherwise been disallowed.
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Tonkon Torp Elects Three Attorneys to Partnership
December 16, 2024
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Tonkon Torp Celebrates 50 Years of Service
December 12, 2024
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Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray Among North Carolina's First Board Certified Specialists in Employment Law
December 11, 2024 Ward and Smith, P.A.
Effective December 6, 2024, Ward and Smith attorneys Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray are now recognized by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as three of only the first twelve ever board-certified specialists in Employment Law in the State of North Carolina.
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Attorney Bill Durr Joins Law Firm Alliance Board of Directors
December 9, 2024 Ward and Smith, P.A.
Attorney Bill Durr has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Law Firm Alliance (LFA), an exclusive, global network of mid-sized law firms focused on collaboration and top-tier client service.
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Ward and Smith Grows Litigation Practice with Two Key Hires
December 3, 2024 Ward and Smith, P.A.
Ward and Smith is pleased to announce Gavin Parsons and Madison Waller have joined the firm.
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Eric Levine Joins Oregon Parks Forever Board of Trustees
November 15, 2024
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Tonkon Torp Welcomes Mia Gutierrez to its Business Department
November 12, 2024
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