Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Family Law

Biography

Al is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Family Law with decades of experience advocating for his clients' best interests. He handles a wide range of family law cases, through all phases, including divorce, child custody and visitation, grandparents' rights, spousal and child support, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, property and debt distribution, termination of parental rights, and mediation.

In addition to his trial practice, Al has represented clients before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Al has been certified by the State of North Carolina to serve as a mediator in family financial cases. As a mediator, Al helps other lawyers and their clients resolve legal disputes through the mediation process.

Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • North Carolina State University, B.A. , graduated 1986
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1990

  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, 1990

  • Fifth Judicial District (New Hanover County and Pender County) - Grievance Committee Member
  • Carolina Beach - Former Town Attorney
  • New Hanover County Board of Elections - Former Chair

  • North Carolina, 1990
  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, 1990
  • Fifth Judicial District (New Hanover County and Pender County) - Grievance Committee Member
  • Carolina Beach - Former Town Attorney
  • New Hanover County Board of Elections - Former Chair
  • North Carolina State University, B.A. , graduated 1986
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1990
  • North Carolina, 1990

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Family Law

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