Practice Areas
Commercial Creditor Bankruptcy
At Smith Debnam, legal competence meets practical business sense. We have a long history of representing creditors including financial institutions, lenders, and businesses in bankruptcy issues. To a business, the news of a bankruptcy can seem overwhelming, but our bankruptcy attorneys can quickly help determine the best course of action to pursue your claim – whether responding to a business debtor in a Chapter 11 reorganization, a consumer debtor who has filed for Chapter 13 protection, or any Chapter 7 asset liquidation situation. Smith Debnam is highly experienced at protecting the rights of our clients in federal bankruptcy districts throughout North Carolina and South Carolina and can provide legal guidance with the following:
- Preference defense
- Relief from stay motions
- Sale of asset issues
- Bankruptcy litigation
- Restructuring and reorganization
- Debt workouts
- Proofs of Claim
- Defense of Avoidance Actions
- Lien Stripping Defense
- Discharge Litigation
- Lease Assumption/Rejection Issues
- Critical Vendor Issues
The bankruptcy lawyers of Smith Debnam have a long-standing reputation of knowing how to serve the client’s needs. We provide the responsiveness that ensures you have a solid understanding of the status of your legal matters, clear explanation of the bankruptcy process, guidance on effective legal strategies, and practical advice for managing the cost-benefit aspects of your case.
