Alexandra E. Ferri
Alexandra E. Ferri of Ward and Smith, P.A. is a construction attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina. View experience and practice areas.
Ward and Smith, P.A. · Raleigh, North Carolina
About Alexandra E. Ferri
Alexandra (Alex) E. Ferri is a litigation attorney at Ward and Smith, P.A., where her practice is focused on construction law. She brings a unique perspective to her legal practice as a licensed North Carolina general contractor, combining years of hands-on construction experience with her legal expertise. This dual background allows her to understand both the practical and legal challenges facing contractors, developers, and construction professionals throughout North Carolina.
Alex earned her Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2022 and her Bachelor of Arts from Clemson University in 2017. During law school, she distinguished herself through her participation in the Appellate Advocacy Clinic, where she co-wrote two appellate briefs. Her exceptional work was recognized when one of her briefs was filed in the Supreme Court of the United States and subsequently quoted by Justice Breyer in his concurring opinion, demonstrating her sophisticated legal writing and analytical skills early in her career.
Since joining the North Carolina Bar in 2022, Alex has quickly established herself as a rising star in construction law. Her practice encompasses construction litigation, construction contracts, civil litigation, commercial litigation, and licensing board issues. Her recognition as a "40 & Under" attorney by Benchmark Litigation (2024-2025) and inclusion in Legal Elite by Business North Carolina (2025) reflects her rapid ascent in the legal profession and the high regard in which she is held by her peers.
Alex's commitment to the construction law community is evident through her active participation as a Council Member of the North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section. This leadership role allows her to contribute to the development of construction law in North Carolina while staying current with industry trends and legislative developments.
Whether representing contractors in complex litigation matters, drafting and reviewing construction contracts, or handling licensing board issues, Alex leverages her unique combination of practical construction experience and sophisticated legal training to provide comprehensive counsel that addresses both the immediate legal challenges and broader business implications facing her clients in the construction industry.