Evan M. Musselwhite

Evan M. Musselwhite


Ward and Smith, P.A.

Recognized since 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

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Evan is a litigator who works predominantly in the area of construction law. He represents and advises contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in all stages of the construction and development process. His experience includes drafting and negotiating construction, design, and design/build contracts. Additionally, he represents owners, contractors, and subcontractors in a variety of civil litigation matters.

Evan, a Lumberton, North Carolina-native, earned his bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering and Management from North Carolina State University. He passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam for Civil Engineering in 2009 before attending Campbell University School of Law. In 2012, Evan graduated magna cum laude, finishing third in a class size of 145. While in law school, he was an editor of the Campbell Law Review and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity.

Location
  • 751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300
    P.O. Box 33009
    Raleigh, NC 27636-3009
Education
  • Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2012
  • North Carolina State University, B.S., graduated 2009
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, 2012
Court Admissions
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

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:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Awards:
  • "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Young Guns, 2020
  • "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Construction, 2022-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers®, 2024
  • "40 & Under List," Benchmark Litigation, 2022, 2023
  • "Rising Stars," Super Lawyers, 2022
  • "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch," Best Lawyers®, 2021-2023
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction

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