Kim Coward

Attorney at Coward, Hicks & Siler, PA

Kim Coward is an attorney at Coward, Hicks & Siler, PA, where she has been practicing since 1988. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Real Property Law with a focus on Residential Transactions. Her legal expertise encompasses various areas, including contracts, easements, property owner associations, entity formation, foreclosures, and real estate development.1 2

Education and Professional Background

Education:
- Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1988), where she was a member of the law review.
- Bachelor of Science in Political Science, summa cum laude, from Iowa State University (1985).
Professional Experience:
- Partner at Coward, Hicks & Siler, PA since 1988.
- Active member of the North Carolina State Bar and the North Carolina Bar Association.

Community Involvement

Kim is deeply involved in her community, having served on various boards such as:

Cashiers Highlands Humane Society
Western Carolina University Honor College
Cashiers Community Foundation
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Board of Directors

She was also a founding board member and chair of the Summit Charter School, one of North Carolina's first charter schools.1 2

Awards and Recognition

Kim has received several accolades for her contributions to the legal field and her community:

Recognized as "Business Person of the Year" by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce in 2001.
Featured in the North Carolina Bar Journal’s “Profiles of Specialization” in June 2015.
Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate law for two consecutive years.1 3

Personal Life

Kim Coward is married to Judge Bill Coward and has two children. She enjoys various hobbies and is known for her love of shooting and golfing. Additionally, she has a fondness for her grandchildren and pets.1