Raleigh Office Adds Two New Associates

Hall Booth Smith is pleased to welcome two new associates, Asha Armistead and Alexander Ligdis, to its Raleigh office. Asha will focus her practice on medical malpractice defense and aging services, while Alexander will concentrate on medical malpractice as well as healthcare-related matters, including aging services, and professional liability.

“We are thrilled to welcome Asha and Alexander to our HBS team,” said Maria Wood, Managing Partner of the Raleigh office. “Each brings a unique perspective and experience that will enhance our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients across North Carolina.”

About Asha Armistead

Asha concentrates her practice on medical malpractice defense, aging services and the representation of healthcare providers. Before joining HBS, Asha gained valuable experience as a summer associate with another local law firm, where she assisted in drafting legal documents and participating in depositions, mediations, and trial proceedings. She also worked as a summer intern in the Office of General Counsel at Furman University, supporting the legal team with research and drafting memoranda on a wide range of issues. 

Asha earned her J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, where she was project coordinator for the healthcare advocacy pro bono project. She was also the Treasurer for Awaken: The Creative Journal of Contemporary Bioethics, which was a journal dedicated to exploring the field of bioethics. She earned her B.A., magna cum laude, in Philosophy of Law, with minors in Political Science and English, from North Carolina State University. During her undergraduate studies, she was involved in the Pre-Law Students Association and the American Justice Corps mentoring program.

About Alexandar Ligdis

Alexandar focuses his practice on medical malpractice, aging services, correctional health care, professional malpractice and ethics, appellate matters, and general liability.

Previously, Alexander practiced at a regional defense firm where he handled workers’ compensation matters. He prepared trial and appellate briefs and motions, conducted evidentiary hearings and expert witness depositions, and successfully negotiated settlements through both direct negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. This experience allowed him to gain significant hands-on litigation experience and exposure to a wide variety of injuries and standards of care.

Alexander also served as a law clerk in the Office of the Attorney General and Reporter of Tennessee, where he drafted motions and responses to federal habeas petitions stemming from state convictions and assisted in representing the state’s interests during depositions. 

Alexander earned his Juris Doctor from The University of North Carolina School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from the University of Tennessee.

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.” To learn more, please visit: www.hallboothsmith.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.