Nearly four decades of work at the intersection of business, finance, and complex disputes shape Saintsing’s broad commercial practice; listed in Best Lawyers since 2016.
RALEIGH, N.C. (August 20, 2026) – Smith Debnam partner Byron L. Saintsing has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Banking, Finance Law, and Commercial Litigation, marking more than a decade of recognition from the peer-reviewed publication.
Nearly forty years of handling complex business disputes have given Saintsing a well-developed instinct for where a matter may be headed, often while there is still time to influence the direction. He looks early for the facts, deadlines, financial pressures, and competing interests that are likely to shape the outcome, helping clients make decisions before their options begin to narrow.
That perspective comes from a practice that crosses business and construction disputes, equipment leasing and finance, workouts and restructurings, receiverships, and commercial creditor bankruptcy. Saintsing’s matters can involve everything from distressed debt and competing claims to mechanics’ liens, bond claims, delay claims, and warranty disputes.
“Byron has spent his career working in the places where legal issues and business decisions overlap,” said Smith Debnam Managing Partner Jerry T. Myers. “He knows that clients rarely need a legal answer in isolation. They need to know what that answer means for the business, the relationship, and what comes next. Byron keeps all those considerations in view.”
Saintsing’s work has earned recognition across the commercial and construction sectors. Earlier this year, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly named him to its 2026 North Carolina Legal 250 in Construction Law, placing him among 250 attorneys recognized statewide for sustained professional achievement and influence. He was also named a North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Power Player in construction litigation in 2024 and 2025.
Saintsing earned his J.D. with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Wake Forest University.
About Smith Debnam
Founded in 1972, Smith Debnam Attorneys at Law has built its reputation by helping businesses, financial institutions, professional service providers, and individuals navigate important legal decisions with confidence. From headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, and regional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, the firm serves clients across diverse industries, delivering comprehensive legal counsel in litigation, business and transactional matters, creditors’ rights, family law, estate planning, and personal representation. Whether helping a financial institution manage risk, guiding a family-owned business through growth, assisting a family in planning for the future, or resolving complex disputes, Smith Debnam combines deep legal experience with integrity, responsiveness, and a commitment to building relationships that span generations.
