Zach is a trusts and estates attorney who helps clients create plans that will work for their unique circumstances. His practice focuses on estate planning and estate and trust administration. He assists individuals, families, and entities in the preparation of a wide range of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. 

Zach received his law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. While in school, he was involved in various organizations and pro bono activities, including being the Forum Editor of the North Carolina Law Review, serving as Treasurer to the Death Penalty Project, as well as being a member of the Carolina Health Law Organization, Lawyer on the Line, and Wills for Heroes. 

Prior to joining Ward and Smith full-time, Zach served as a Summer Associate in 2021.