Environment
North Carolina
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Amy Wang
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Ward and Smith PA
Practice Areas
Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Compliance
Commercial Real Estate
Coastal Development
Stormwater Management
Brownfields Redevelopment
Career
Amy heads the Environmental practice at Ward and Smith, P.A., concentrating on regulatory compliance and the environmental components of real estate and business transactions, including coastal development. She has earned her clients' trust by offering practical business advice and strategies for regulatory compliance in commercial and industrial operations; performing due diligence; cleaning up contaminated sites; adhering to coastal development and stormwater permitting standards; and redeveloping contaminated properties through Brownfields and regulatory cleanup programs. Amy's approach to communication and teamwork enables her to build, sustain, and utilize positive relationships with environmental technical experts and government regulators.
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1993 - 1996
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts
1988 - 1992
Awards
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America®
2026
Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2026
Environment, Band 4
Chambers USA
2025
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America®
2025
Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Environment
Business North Carolina
2025
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America®
2024
Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2024
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America®
2023
Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2023
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America®
2022
Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2022
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America®
2021
Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2021
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America®
2020
Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2020
Legal Elite, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2020
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America®
2019
Legal Elite, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2019
Legal Elite, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2018
Legal Elite, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2016
Legal Elite, Environmental
Business North Carolina
2015
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Guide to the USA
Environment - North Carolina
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Amy Wang leads the environmental practice of Ward and Smith. Based in New Bern, she is highly regarded for her work on wastewater and coastal permitting issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Amy is very responsive and well informed.
EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USAAmy is super knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile to help.
EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USAAmy is an excellent attorney and business adviser.
EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USAShe is a real expert on coastal matters.
EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
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