Creditors’ Rights

Overview

At Smith Debnam, we are proud to offer comprehensive legal services in the field of Creditors’ Rights. With our extensive experience and a highly skilled team of attorneys, we assist clients in various areas, including Accounts Receivable Management, Bankruptcy, Commercial Collections, Consumer Financial Services Compliance & Litigation, Equipment Leasing & Finance, Foreclosure, Impoundment and Seizures, Lienholder Petitions, Loan Modifications and Workouts, Replevins, Claim & Delivery.

Our Commitment to Excellence
When you choose Smith Debnam, you gain the advantage of working with a team of highly experienced attorneys who are deeply entrenched in the industries they serve. We understand the unique challenges and intricacies involved in Creditors’ Rights cases, and we leverage our in-depth knowledge to provide tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.

Unparalleled Client-Centric Approach
At Smith Debnam, we prioritize our clients’ interests above all else. Unlike firms that pass off work to paralegals, our lawyers are fully involved in every aspect of your case. We believe that personal touch and direct communication with our clients are essential for delivering outstanding results. You can rely on our team to be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and responsive, ensuring that your concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.

Leading the Way in Creditors’ Rights
Smith Debnam is recognized as one of the Southeast’s most effective Creditors’ Rights practices. We represent a diverse range of clients, from national businesses and leading financial institutions to local firms and individuals. Our reputation for excellence is built on our track record of success in achieving favorable outcomes for our clients in even the most complex and challenging cases.

Unmatched Experience and Industry Involvement
We take pride in our team’s credentials, which include certified specialists in creditors’ rights law. Our attorneys are actively engaged in major trade organizations such as the Commercial Law League, National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys, ACA International, and the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. By staying at the forefront of industry developments, we ensure that our clients receive cutting-edge legal advice and representation.

Flexible and Nationwide Services
At Smith Debnam, we offer our services on both an hourly and contingent fee basis, providing flexibility to suit your specific requirements. Our capabilities extend beyond state borders. With an in-house team providing multi-statewide service for many clients, we also have access to a vast network of proven, seasoned attorneys nationwide. This allows us to effectively handle cases across the country and ensure seamless representation wherever you need it.

Landon Van Winkle

Partner

NC | 919.250.2212 |

Industry Leadership

Where Creditors’ Rights Meet Real Authority

In creditors’ rights, reputation isn’t built on volume. It’s built on trust. The kind that comes from years in the trenches, seats at the table, and voices that others in the industry actually listen to.

At Smith Debnam, our creditors’ rights team doesn’t just practice law in this space. We help shape it. Across bar associations, industry organizations, and professional forums, our attorneys are consistently tapped for leadership roles, invited to speak, and relied upon for insight. Not because they asked for the spotlight, but because they’ve earned it.

A Presence That Extends Beyond the Courtroom

Look closely at our team’s professional affiliations, and a pattern emerges: leadership. Not passive membership. Not names on a list. But board positions. Committee chairs. Section leaders. Frequent speakers. Authors. These are the roles that influence how the industry evolves, how laws are interpreted, and how best practices are developed.

Depth That Shows Up in All the Right Places

What makes this group particularly compelling is the range of ways they contribute:

Leadership roles in state and national creditor rights organizations
Speaking engagements at CLEs, conferences, and industry panels
Published articles and thought pieces that guide peers and clients alike
Certifications and recognitions that reflect sustained, peer-acknowledged impact

This isn’t surface-level involvement. It’s sustained, visible engagement that signals credibility both inside and outside the firm.

Why It Matters to Clients

Clients don’t just need attorneys who know the law. They need attorneys who understand where it’s going.

When your legal team includes individuals who help shape industry standards, stay actively involved in professional leadership, and are recognized by their peers as trusted voices, you gain more than representation. You gain perspective. And in creditors’ rights, that perspective can make all the difference.

The Bottom Line

Our creditors’ rights attorneys have built something that’s hard to manufacture and even harder to replicate: a reputation that travels. It shows up in boardrooms, conference agendas, published work product, and the way other professionals seek them out. That’s not just experience. That’s influence.