Atty. Adam Beaudoin
As leader of the Community Associations practice, Adam advises community association and country club/yacht club boards and members regarding corporate governance, procedural requirements, governing document amendments, fiduciary duties, inspection right, collection issues, and rule adoption and enforcement. He also has experience preparing all components of community association, country club, and yacht club entity formation, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, committee charters, organizational minutes, confidentiality policy, communication policy, and documentation retention policy
Profile Summary
About Adam Beaudoin at a glance
Adam Beaudoin is an attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Ward and Smith PA. Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 2001) and James Madison University (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Community Association Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — "Legal Elite," (2026). Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- As leader of the Community Associations practice, Adam advises community association and country club/yacht club boards and members regarding corporate governance, procedural requirements, governing document amendments, fiduciary duties, inspection right, collection issues, and rule adoption and enforcement
- He also has experience preparing all components of community association, country club, and yacht club entity formation, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, committee charters, organizational minutes, confidentiality policy, communication policy, and documentation retention policy
- In addition to his community association practice, Adam's general business practice encompasses a broad range of business law and transactional matters, including negotiating and drafting all components of contracts and purchase agreements, including stock, limited liability interest, partnership, and asset purchase agreements and in conducting business and non-profit director, shareholder, and member meetings
- He regularly advises business clients regarding corporate governance, procedural requirements, governing document amendments, and fiduciary duties
- Adam also has experience in the preparation of all components of franchise documents for franchisors, including franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, master franchise agreements, development agreements and in the preparation and negotiation of business mergers, including articles of merger and plan of merger
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Wilmington or all attorneys in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Adam Beaudoin
Where is Adam Beaudoin's law office located?
Where did Adam Beaudoin go to law school?
How can I contact Adam Beaudoin for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Adam Beaudoin received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.