Atty. Eric J. Remington
Eric's practice experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation, including real property, business, and commercial litigation; zoning and land use issues; disputes involving community associations; and insurance coverage disputes. He is a member of the Zoning, Planning and Land Use Section Council of the North Carolina State Bar Association and leads the firm's Eminent Domain practice.
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Eric J. Remington is a zoning attorney based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Ward and Smith PA. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1993) and North Carolina (1999). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1993) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric's practice experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation, including real property, business, and commercial litigation
- zoning and land use issues
- disputes involving community associations
- and insurance coverage disputes
- He is a member of the Zoning, Planning and Land Use Section Council of the North Carolina State Bar Association and leads the firm's Eminent Domain practice
- Eric has handled numerous cases in State and Federal court from the investigation stage through appeals
- He has represented clients in complex cases involving breach of contract, real estate development, scope and location of easements/boundaries, covenant interpretation and enforcement, interpretation of commercial general, property casualty and directors and officers liability policies, and many other areas
- He works diligently with clients in an effort to achieve the most favorable results possible, whether that involves pre-litigation negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or taking a case through trials and subsequent appeals
- Before joining the firm, Eric served our country as an officer in the United States Marine Corps
- During his ten years on active duty, he served as a Communications Officer, Defense Counsel, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, and Prosecutor
- Eric currently serves his local community as a Board Member and Vice Chairman for the CarolinaEast Foundation
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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 New Bern 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.
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