We’re the legal team that’s here to help.
At Bagwell Holt Smith, our business is built on principles of trust. With over 40 years of service, we are united across practices and offices by our shared commitment to providing the highest quality of legal representation.
Our partners and associate attorneys focus on many different areas of the law, while developing long-term client relationships based on trust, good communication and mutual respect.
Pennsylvania native Thomas R. Holt headed south, first to West Virginia to acquire a bachelor’s degree in Sociology before moving to Chapel Hill in…
Nathaniel “Nat” C. Smith heads up the firm’s civil litigation practice, handling serious personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, civil appeals and business, trust…
Chapel Hill native Jeffrey A. Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1992 at UNC – Wilmington. Mr. Jones then attended Campbell…
Mr. Crowson hails from Durham and obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1994. His next stop was…
A board-certified specialist in Family Law, Mr. Miskey leads the firm’s Family Law department. Mr. Miskey graduated summa cum laude from Niagara University, NY,…
Mr. Ganley leads the firm’s full-service, comprehensive community association practice, representing homeowners associations, townhome associations and condominium associations throughout North and South Carolina. Mr….
Mrs. Nance grew up in Mooresville and gained her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill. She went on to attend UNC’s…
Mr. Bagwell is the founder of the firm. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UNC – Chapel Hill, and graduated from UNC’s…
Brittany N. Jones was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, and graduated from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2009 with her bachelor’s…
Emily Hurtt practices in the Firm’s Family Law group, providing strategic, transparent legal advice with a deep commitment to clear communication and fulfillment of…
Jason earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Classical Studies in 2010 from NC State. The Henderson, NC…
Ms. Rich holds an AA degree from Darton College, and bachelor’s degree from Temple University in PA, where she was awarded the Norman J….
Kernersville export and Economics major Alex Collette graduated in 2014 from UNC-Chapel Hill. He went on to become a double Tar Heel, receiving his…
Mr. Fernez is instrumental in the firm’s commercial real estate group, where he applies his outstanding research skills and broad title knowledge. As part…
The Firm’s Real Estate team was bolstered by the addition of Mr. John in October, 2019. Mr. John earned his law degree from North…
Elizabeth “Betsy” Gold was born aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and was raised in a Marine Corps family. After moving around the world, she…
Zach Wilson practices in the firm’s Community Association, Landlord-Tenant, and Civil Litigation groups, primarily representing landlords, housing providers, homeowners associations, townhome associations and condominium…
Sara Barlowe is an associate attorney at Bagwell Holt Smith where she practices in the Firm’s Family Law department. Sara joined the Firm in…
McKenna N. Ronan was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in English Literature from Mercy College…
Ryan A. Prosise was born and raised in Canton, OH, attended Ohio State, earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance in 2016 and earned his…
A North Carolina native, Megan Phifer grew up in Wilmington. She attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she graduated summa cum…
