Clifford P. Parson

Clifford P. Parson


Ward and Smith, P.A.

Recognized since 2021

New Bern, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

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Cliff leads the firm's Real Estate Development Practice Group. His practice focuses on representing individual and corporate clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions, such as the preparation and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, and leases for office and retail space.

Additionally, clients rely on Cliff for the preparation and interpretation of restrictive and protective covenants and other planned community and condominium documents, including marina developments and "boat slip" conveyances.

Cliff provides legal services to cities, public housing authorities, community colleges, and other independent subdivisions of the State, and has extensive experience with board governance issues, open meetings laws, and public records laws.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 1001 College Court
    P.O. Box 867
    New Bern, NC 28563-0867
Education
  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1992
  • Hampden-Sydney College, B.A., graduated 1989
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, 1992
Affiliations
  • New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Craven Alumnus, Class of 2006
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Sections: Zoning, Planning, and Land Use (Council Member); Government & Public Sector; Real Property
Court Admissions
  • All state courts in North Carolina
  • North Carolina, 1992

Ward and Smith, P.A.
Headquarters: New Bern, North Carolina

54 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

13 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers®, 2021-2024

  • "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Real Estate Law, 2016, 2023

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Municipal Law

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