Steven B. "Steve" Long

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2010.

751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, P.O. Box 33009 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3009

(919) 277-9189

sblong@wardandsmith.com

Firm: Ward and Smith, P.A.

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Overview

Firm

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Years In Practice

Phone Number (919) 277-9189

Steve Long leads the firm's Tax and Employee Benefits practice. He has extensive experience working with employers in banking, retail, and technology to establish and maintain retirement plans, executive compensation agreements, stock incentive plans and other employee benefits. Steve also advises charities and other tax-exempt organizations regarding their IRC 403(b) and IRC 457 retirement plans, as well as issues related to compliance with Internal Revenue Service and state regulations concerning executive compensation, fundraising and lobbying activities. Additionally, he counsels business owners and individuals in retirement and estate planning.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Tax Law

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for Steven B. Long

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Raleigh (2019)

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Raleigh (2017)

The Best Lawyers in America, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, 2010-2019; Tax Law 2013-2019
"Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, 2006-2007, 2009-2011, and 2018
"Super Lawyer," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2010-2019
"2019 Lawyer of the Year," Best Lawyers

Education

Graduated

Georgetown University, J.D.

Graduated 1991

Georgetown University, LL.M

Graduated 1997

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, B.S.

Graduated 1982

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (919) 277-9189

sblong@wardandsmith.com

751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, P.O. Box 33009
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3009