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Smith Anderson Law Firm Smith Anderson is a full-service business and litigation law firm serving regional, national and global companies.

It’s our client-focused culture and forward-thinking insights that have shaped Smith Anderson since our founding in 1912.

HIPAA enforcement is evolving. Is your organization prepared?As enforcement activity continues to sharpen its focus on c...
09/03/2026

HIPAA enforcement is evolving. Is your organization prepared?

As enforcement activity continues to sharpen its focus on cybersecurity, risk analysis, and risk management, proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules could significantly reshape what compliance looks like going forward.

So, what should organizations be focused on now, and what could be coming next?

In our upcoming webinar, David Senter, leader of Smith Anderson’s Data Privacy practice group, examines the latest enforcement activity, proposed regulatory changes, and the key issues organizations should be watching.

Navigating HIPAA: What’s Happening Now and What’s Coming Next will be available September 14 at 9:00 a.m.

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For the fifth consecutive year, Smith Anderson partner Addie Ries has been named among the nation’s leading women litiga...
09/01/2026

For the fifth consecutive year, Smith Anderson partner Addie Ries has been named among the nation’s leading women litigators in Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation” guide.

From complex PFAS, asbestos, pharmaceutical, and other toxic tort litigation to strategic counsel for product manufacturers, Addie brings deep experience in high-stakes disputes, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and product liability matters.

Congratulations to Addie on this well-deserved recognition! https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/news/addie-ries-among-nations-top-250-women-litigators

Smith Anderson partner Addie Ries has been recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 Top 250 Women i...

When does a government penalty cross the constitutional line?The U.S. Supreme Court will consider that question in Joupp...
08/31/2026

When does a government penalty cross the constitutional line?

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider that question in Jouppi v. Alaska, a case involving the Eighth Amendment’s protection against excessive fines.

Smith Anderson attorneys Hunter Bruton and John Gibbons authored an amicus brief on behalf of UCLA School of Law Professor Beth A. Colgan, offering historical and constitutional analysis that could help shape how courts evaluate fines and forfeitures nationwide.

Read more: https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/news/u-s-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-eighth-amendment-case-supported-by-smith-anderson-amicus-brief

Smith Anderson attorneys Hunter Bruton and John Gibbons prepared an amicus brief urging the Court to...

Nearly seven years of leadership, significant firm growth, and a continued focus on what matters most. Smith Anderson Ma...
08/28/2026

Nearly seven years of leadership, significant firm growth, and a continued focus on what matters most. Smith Anderson Managing Partner Byron Kirkland has once again been recognized by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly as a Managing Partner to Watch, marking his fourth consecutive year on the list.

As the firm's leader, Byron has remained focused on exceptional client service, professional development, and a workplace environment where people can thrive, while also maintaining an active practice and contributing his time and leadership to organizations across the Triangle.

Congratulations, Byron, on this continued recognition! https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/news/nclw-recognizes-byron-kirklands-leadership-for-fourth-straight-year

Smith Anderson Managing Partner Byron Kirkland has once again been recognized by North Carolina Lawy...

Law360 turned to tax partner Bill Nelson for insight on North Carolina’s new omnibus tax law and the positive changes it...
08/26/2026

Law360 turned to tax partner Bill Nelson for insight on North Carolina’s new omnibus tax law and the positive changes it brings for multistate businesses, including a more uniform and simple approach to partnership audits.

Bill spoke with the publication about the state’s adoption of Multistate Tax Commission guidance designed to better align federal and state partnership audit procedures.

For multistate taxpayers, Bill said the goal is to avoid “50 different regimes” and the procedural uncertainty that could come with each state developing its own approach.

Read more about the changes and what they could mean for taxpayers: https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/news/law360-quotes-bill-nelson-on-north-carolinas-new-partnership-tax-audit-rules

Smith Anderson tax partner Bill Nelson was featured by Law360 Tax Authority in an article examining ...

114 years of Smith Anderson and 25 years of Lorie Beam. 🎉As we gathered to celebrate the firm’s anniversary, we also hon...
08/25/2026

114 years of Smith Anderson and 25 years of Lorie Beam. 🎉

As we gathered to celebrate the firm’s anniversary, we also honored Lorie as she begins her retirement after 25 years of leadership, mentorship, and selfless service.

From leading IT and firmwide operations to most recently serving as Chief Administrative Officer, Lorie has touched nearly every part of Smith Anderson and left a lasting mark on the people who have had the privilege of working with her.

Our anniversary celebration is always a chance to reflect on where we’ve been, how we’ve grown, and the people who have helped shape Smith Anderson along the way. Lorie is certainly one of them.

Each year, we also mark our anniversary by gifting the firm art from a North Carolina artist. For our 114th, we acquired three pieces by Joel Hunnicutt, whose work combines the luminosity of glass and the shape of pottery with the organic medium of wood.

Please join us in celebrating another year of Smith Anderson and congratulating Lorie on an extraordinary 25 years of leadership, service, and friendship.
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At Smith Anderson, our culture is committed, caring and compelling and has withstood the test of tim...

Smith Anderson attorneys earned 106 recognitions in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: ...
08/25/2026

Smith Anderson attorneys earned 106 recognitions in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, including five Raleigh “Lawyer of the Year” honors.

Congratulations to Amy Batten, Benji Jones, Byron Kirkland, Miranda Miller, and Bart Norman, who were named 2027 Raleigh “Lawyers of the Year,” as well as Philip Cardinale, James Jolley, and Casey Vaughn, who are newly recognized in The Best Lawyers in America this year.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/news/smith-anderson-sets-new-firm-high-in-2027-best-lawyers

Smith Anderson has reached a new firm high in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers®, with 85 lawyers rec...

🥇 Back-to-back No. 1!Smith Anderson has once again been named the #1 Best Place to Work among Extra-Large Companies by ...
08/24/2026

🥇 Back-to-back No. 1!

Smith Anderson has once again been named the #1 Best Place to Work among Extra-Large Companies by Triangle Business Journal, marking our second consecutive year in the top spot and our seventh year in a row on the Best Places to Work list.

This recognition comes during an exciting period of growth for our firm, from welcoming new attorneys and business professionals to expanding our leadership team and growing to nearly 300 colleagues.

Through it all, one thing hasn’t changed: the collaborative, supportive culture that makes Smith Anderson such a special place to build a career.

A big thank you to our entire team for making this recognition possible. 🎉https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/news/smith-anderson-tops-best-places-to-work-in-extra-large-company-category

Smith Anderson has once again earned the #1 spot among Extra-Large Companies in Triangle Business Jo...

From construction sites to Supreme Court briefs, three Smith Anderson litigators are proving that talent doesn't wait ar...
08/21/2026

From construction sites to Supreme Court briefs, three Smith Anderson litigators are proving that talent doesn't wait around. Andrew Atkins, Hunter Bruton and John Harris have all landed on Benchmark Litigation's 2026 40 & Under List, a national honor reserved for the most promising litigators under 40. Andrew earns the nod for the third year running in Dispute Resolution, while John and Hunter join for the first time in Commercial.

Andrew tackles some of North Carolina's biggest construction disputes, Hunter has briefed matters before the U.S. Supreme Court, and John brings a former federal prosecutor's eye to complex investigations. Different paths, same result: three lawyers to watch.

Read more about their recognition: https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/news/three-partners-named-to-benchmark-litigations-2026-40-under-list

Benchmark Litigation has named Andrew Atkins, Hunter Bruton, and John Harris to its 2026 40 & Under ...

Congratulations to Phil Cardinale and Pete Marino on their election as Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, where mem...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to Phil Cardinale and Pete Marino on their election as Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, where membership is limited to 1% of lawyers licensed in each jurisdiction.

The Fellows recognize attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose careers reflect outstanding achievement and leadership in the legal profession.

Phil and Pete have each built distinguished practices while contributing significant time and leadership to the legal profession through the American Bar Association and other legal organizations.

Learn more about their recognition: https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/news/phil-cardinale-and-pete-marino-elected-fellows-of-the-american-bar-foundation

Smith Anderson partners Phil Cardinale and Pete Marino have been elected Fellows of the American Bar...

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