X Lightfoot

X Lightfoot

Litigation - Construction

4.0 (1 reviews)
Raleigh, North Carolina
6+ years experience
Ward and Smith PA
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751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, P.O. Box 33009, Raleigh, NC 27636-3009
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Bio

Xavier's practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and civil litigation.As a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group, he regularly advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment law issues, including personnel policies and handbooks, employment discrimination and harassment, employee discipline and termination, drug and alcohol testing, and various wage and hour matters. He has also conducted training presentations and webinars for employers on various COVID-19 employment topics such as workforce reduction, ADA compliance, emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave requirements under the FFCRA, best practices and strategies for employers to return workers to the workplace, and preparation of liability waivers.In addition, Xavier has experience litigating claims for serious personal injury, including cases involving vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, and premises liability, among other areas. He also represents both corporate and individual clients in a broad range of civil litigation before state and federal courts.Xavier worked with Ward and Smith as a Summer Associate prior to joining the firm permanently. Additionally, he served as a legal intern with Red Hat and the Local Government Federal Credit Union. Xavier's practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and civil litigation.As a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group, he regularly advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment law issues, including personnel policies and handbooks, employment discrimination and harassment, employee discipline and termination, drug and alcohol testing, and various wage and hour matters. He has also conducted training presentations and webinars for employers on various COVID-19 employment topics such as workforce reduction, ADA compliance, emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave requirements under the FFCRA, best practices and strategies for employers to return workers to the workplace, and preparation of liability waivers.In addition, Xavier has experience litigating claims for serious personal injury, including cases involving vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, and premises liability, among other areas. He also represents both corporate and individual clients in a broad range of civil litigation before state and federal courts.Xavier worked with Ward and Smith as a Summer Associate prior to joining the firm permanently. Additionally, he served as a legal intern with Red Hat and the Local Government Federal Credit Union. Xavier's practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and civil litigation. As a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group, he regularly advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment law issues, including personnel policies and handbooks, employment discrimination and harassment, employee discipline and termination, drug and alcohol testing, and various wage and hour matters. He has also conducted training presentations and webinars for employers on various COVID-19 employment topics such as workforce reduction, ADA compliance, emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave requirements under the FFCRA, best practices and strategies for employers to return workers to the workplace, and preparation of liability waivers. In addition, Xavier has experience litigating claims for serious personal injury, including cases involving vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, and premises liability, among other areas. He also represents both corporate and individual clients in a broad range of civil litigation before state and federal courts. Xavier worked with Ward and Smith as a Summer Associate prior to joining the firm permanently. Additionally, he served as a legal intern with Red Hat and the Local Government Federal Credit Union.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Construction

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Litigation - Construction
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, 2021-2024
  • "Legal Elites," Business North Carolina, Employment, 2024
  • "Rising Star," Employment & Labor, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2023-2024

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

Education

  • North Carolina Central University, J.D., graduated 2019
  • East Carolina University, BSBA, graduated 2014

Reviews

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Scott Harris

2 weeks ago

Skilled and dedicated advocate for employment matters

Xavier Lightfoot at Ward and Smith provided excellent representation when I faced a complex wrongful termination case. His deep knowledge of labor and employment law, backed by his recognition in Best Lawyers, was evident throughout. He was strategic, prepared, and genuinely cared about the outcome. While communication could occasionally be delayed by a day during very busy periods, his thoroughness never wavered. I felt well-represented by someone who understands both the legal and human sides of employment disputes in Raleigh.

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