Joanne Badr

Joanne Badr


Ward and Smith, P.A.

Recognized since 2020

Asheville, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Real Estate Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Real Estate Law
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Joanne's practice emphasizes the representation of banks and other financial institutions in commercial loan transactions involving asset-based and real estate secured loans, including new construction, multi-family, mixed use, retail, hotel, and healthcare related projects. She also represents real estate developers and business owners in connection with acquisition, disposition, planning, financing, construction, and leasing negotiations. Joanne's representation has further included the representation of developers and housing authorities in connection with tax credit developments of multifamily and affordable housing.

Joanne regularly advises clients on a broad range of business law matters, including the formation and structuring of new businesses and investment entities, business transfers and acquisitions, asset purchase and sale transactions, and contract drafting and negotiation.

Joanne's unique combination of experience in commercial lending, development, real estate, and business law allows her to provide sound guidance to her clients in connection with a broad range of legal issues. Clients find her knowledge of these processes beneficial when navigating these frequently complex waters, and they rely on her to focus on the smallest details of their transactions while never losing sight of the big picture.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 82 Patton Avenue, Suite 300
    P.O. Box 2020
    Asheville, NC 28802-2020
Education
  • Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 2008
  • Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 2008
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., graduated 2003
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, 2008
  • Connecticut, 2008
  • New York, 2009
Affiliations
  • Western North Carolina Real Estate Foundation - Board Member
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Real Property Section Council Member 2016-2019
  • Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Board Member
  • Buncombe County Boys & Girls Club - Advisory Council Member
  • Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Asheville Alumna, Class XXXIV
  • 28th Judicial District Bar - Member

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

55 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

13 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Real Estate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Real Estate Law, Asheville (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • "Rising Star," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2018

  • "Lawyer of the Year," The Best Lawyers in America, 2023

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

  • "Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Business North Carolina, Real Estate Law, 2023

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Agriculture Law

Publications

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