Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the primary reorganization tool for businesses in North Carolina — from small LLCs to large corporations. It allows a debtor to remain in possession of assets while developing a court-approved plan to restructure obligations, renegotiate leases, and continue operations. Find 65+ experienced Chapter 11 attorneys in North Carolina below.
Showing 1–24 of 65 Chapter 11 Bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina
Algernon L. Butler III
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1994). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
A Cotten Wright
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2001). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
John G. Rhyne
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1990). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023, Super Lawyer - 2022.
Richard P Cook
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2008). Awards: Legal Elite - 2016, Legal Elite - 2013.
J. Allen Murphy
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 40 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1985). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2017.
James H. Henderson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.5/10 (Excellent). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1986). Awards: Pro Bono Service Award - 2010.
Christian Bennett Felden
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2007), Florida (1983). Awards: BV Rated - 2015, Pro Bono Awad - 1987.
Joseph N. Callaway
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1983). Awards: NC Super Lawyer - 2013, NC Legal Elite - 2013, North Carolina Legal Elite - 2012.
Richard J. Kania
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1982).
Reginald Gregg Edwards
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1983). Awards: Notable - 2025, Silver Client Champion, Notable Peer Review Rating.
Lindsay G. Murphy
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.2/10 (Good). 9 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2016).
Jimmy R. Summerlin Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2003). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated.
Charles M. Ivey III
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.5/10 (Very Good). 47 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1978). Awards: Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award - 2014, AV Rated, Best Lawyers in America in the Field of Bankruptcy Law.
Robert H. Lutz
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: South Carolina (1991), North Carolina (1989). Awards: Client Champion Award, Distinguished, Silver Client Champion.
Justin William Kay
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2011). Awards: Business Associations - Strongest Comprehensive Performance - 2010, Eagle Scout - 2000, Dean's List.
Lisa Sperber
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: South Carolina (2015), North Carolina (2011), New York (2009). Awards: Miron M. Walley Memorial Prize (Real Estate) - 2008.
Dirk W. Siegmund
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1994). Awards: Eliete Lawyer - Business, North Carolina - 2013, Award for Constitutional Studies - 1994, Board Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law.
William Gardner
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2004).
Nan E. Hannah
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1993).
Samantha K. Brumbaugh
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2004).
Alan W. Pope
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: South Carolina (1994), North Carolina (1994).
Tyrus Devon Davis
Tyrus Devon Davis has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.
Joseph Zachary Frost
Joseph Zachary Frost at Buckmiller & Frost, PLLC has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.
Joseph W. Grier III
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 48 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1977). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Business reorganization bankruptcy for corporations, partnerships, and high-debt individuals. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across North Carolina and can help you understand whether Chapter 11 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy attorney in North Carolina, look for someone with specific experience in federal bankruptcy court proceedings, a track record of successful case outcomes, and transparent fee structures. Many attorneys listed here offer free initial consultations.
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