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National Law Journal Recognizes Ward, Smith & Hill in its Verdicts Hall of Fame

November 1, 2021

LONGVIEW, Texas – The National Law Journal has recognized high-stakes trial law firm Ward, Smith & Hill in its Verdicts Hall of Fame, a list of the nation’s largest jury verdicts between 2016 and 2020. The Longview-based law firm was recognized by the publication for its role in securing verdicts for software and technology company VirnetX in…

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Benchmark Litigation Honors Ward, Smith & Hill Partners Johnny Ward, Wesley Hill

October 5, 2021

LONGVIEW, Texas – High-stakes trial attorneys Johnny Ward and Wesley Hill are recognized as Litigation Stars in the 15th edition of Benchmark Litigation, a legal guide spotlighting the nation’s leading litigators and law firms. The two East Texas attorneys have been repeatedly recognized for their knowledge and expertise in intellectual property and patent law,…

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Ward, Smith & Hill Founder Earns Top 100 Honors in Texas Super Lawyers 2021 Guide

September 23, 2021

LONGVIEW, Texas – Ward, Smith & Hill founder Johnny Ward has earned a spot among the Top 100 attorneys in Dallas-Fort Worth in the Texas Super lawyers 2021 guide, an honor he has received since 2003. The guide honors six firm attorneys in this year’s listing. Name partner Wesley Hill, Of Counsel

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Legal Guide Recognizes Ward, Smith & Hill Trial Lawyers Among Best in Nation

August 19, 2021

LONGVIEW, Texas — National legal guide The Best Lawyers in America has recognized six Ward, Smith & Hill attorneys in its 2022 listing for their intellectual property, patent and personal injury litigation work. Best Lawyers is the oldest and one of the most prestigious peer review legal guides in the nation, selecting honorees based on nominations and input from lawyers…

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Ward, Smith & Hill Listed Among Top IP Firms in 2021 International Legal Guide

July 1, 2021

LONGVIEW, Texas – Global legal Guide, IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2021 has recognized East Texas law firm Ward, Smith & Hill for its highly successful trial litigation. Firm partners Johnny Ward, Wesley Hill and Chad Everingham are also honored for their work in patent litigation. Described by…

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