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James R. Todd

Ward and Smith, P.A.

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910-794-4838

Professional Biography

James' practice includes a wide variety of residential and commercial real estate matters.

EDUCATION

J.D., summa cum laude, Campbell Law School, 2017. Chief Submissions Editor, Campbell Law Review. 2016 William E. McGee National Moot Court Competition - Best Oral Advocate Finalist, 2015 Tournament of Champions Trial Competition, 2015 Kilpatrick Trial Competition: Quarterfinalist, Best Advocate Award
B.A., Rhodes College, 2013. American Mock Trial Association 2013 National Runner Up, 2013 All-American Attorney

More Legal and Business Bylines From James R. Todd

Seller Beware: Important Due Diligence Issues for Commercial Properties - (Posted On Friday, July 09, 2021)
The Role of the Community Association Attorney - (Posted On Wednesday, November 11, 2020)
Local Government Laws Updated to Deal with COVID-19 and States of Emergency - (Posted On Friday, May 08, 2020)
Governor Adds New COVID-19 Social Distancing Regulations for Retailers - (Posted On Saturday, April 11, 2020)
Two Pairs of Eyes Are Better Than One: Why Community Associations and Developers Should Have Separate Legal Counsel - (Posted On Friday, December 20, 2019)
Time to Appeal Quasi-Judicial Zoning Decisions - (Posted On Friday, July 19, 2019)
Trouble in Paradise: Redevelopment of Golf Courses in a Changing Market - (Posted On Monday, May 27, 2019)
We Want Our Neighborhood Back: A North Carolina Homeowners Association's Guide to the Use and Enforcement of Rental Restrictions - (Posted On Monday, October 30, 2017)

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