U.S. News Best Law Firms

Ward Black Law is ranked Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions for Plaintiffs by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2017. The firm has been listed in this publication for eight consecutive years.

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Best Lawyers

Janet Ward Black has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for eleven consecutive years. Most recently, she was recognized for her work in Personal Injury Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions.

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Super Lawyers

Janet Ward Black has been named in North Carolina Super Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine for 11 consecutive years.

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AV Preeminent

Janet Ward Black and Gerard Davidson have the highest rating (5.0/5.0) for legal ability and ethical standards given by Martindale-Hubbell's American Registry of Lawyers. Both attorneys have held this rating for over 20 years.

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Business North Carolina Legal Elite

Afi Johnson-Parris (2015) has been named to North Carolina's Legal Elite for Family Law, based on a state-wide peer selection process. Inclusion in the Legal Elite places her in the top three percent of lawyers in the state.

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Top Attorney

Both Janet Ward Black and Afi Johnson-Parris are listed as a Top Attorney, earning Avvo’s highest rating of 10.0.

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• Client Testimonials

  The way they welcomed us with warm arms and talked to us…we didn’t need to look any further. They make you feel like you’re family. To me that was overwhelming. They reassured me and made me feel comfortable. I am very grateful to them for what they have done for me.

  – Clarence
  

• Client Testimonials

  Under the watch full eyes of both Camille Payton and Tammy Martin I have successfully settled my workers’ compensation case. I don’t know which of these two ladies deserves the most praise. I couldn’t have chosen two better people to represent me in this confusing journey. I would highly recommend them and Ward Black Law to anyone.

  – Lloyd B.

• Client Testimonials

  Talking with Nancy Meyers was like talking with a friend. After the loss of my husband, she helped me with every aspect of the malpractice lawsuit. Not only was I pleased with the outcome of my case, but I was treated like family each step of the way. I don’t have a single negative thing to say about my experience at this firm. If you need a law firm, go to Ward Black Law.

  – Grace

• Client Testimonials

  After the unexpected loss of a parent, I didn’t know what to do, which way to turn or what questions to ask. Within ten minutes of being at Ward Black Law, I knew I was in the right place. Even in the midst of a horrible event, I felt at ease. It is obvious that Janet Ward Black cares for people first and foremost. At Ward Black Law, you are not just a number…you are family.

  – Lynn

• Client Testimonials

  Ward Black Law is such an awesome group of family-oriented professionals. When we lost a family member, they were there for our every need. There was never any lack of communication or unanswered questions, and most importantly, they cared more about our family than money.  In a time of loss, it just meant so much to have the loving support of this team.

  – Tanya

• Client Testimonials

  “When my father-in-law died from mesothelioma, I asked [Janet] Ward Black to help the family with the case. She was aggressive, compassionate and thorough. She has helped the family obtain fair compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos. I endorse [her] work.”

  -Lloyd, fellow N.C. attorney

• Client Testimonials

  “Afi Johnson-Parris was very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. She took the time to answer all of my questions and walked me through the process of what I needed to expect in my case. She was easy to contact through both email and phone, and she was always readily available.”

  – Monique, Child Custody client

• Client Testimonials

  “Nancy [Meyers] is by far the one of the best attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. She made me and husband feel so at ease from the the first moment we met her. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney that is compassionate, caring and looking out for your best interest.”

  – Sherri, Injury client