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Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina


Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC

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Provided by Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC

Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC guides clients in all types of business bankruptcies, corporate restructurings, insolvencies, workouts, and related matters by providing solutions to creditors, creditors' committees, distressed businesses, trustees, and receivers.

Led by Tom Waldrep, a former United States Bankruptcy Judge, the firm provides solutions to creditors, creditors' committees, distressed businesses, trustees, and receivers. They have extensively represented buyers and sellers of assets in and out of bankruptcy and also represent receivers in both state and federal court. The firm's noteworthy experience includes cases involving healthcare debtors, especially hospitals, and regularly representing private equity groups and other financial institutions in buying and managing distressed healthcare assets. They are also heavily involved in asbestos bankruptcies in multiple jurisdictions.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - North Carolina

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Waldrep Wall is a bankruptcy practice which advises debtors, creditors and trustees on the full scope of bankruptcy and corporate restructuring mandates, drawing from a deeply experienced bench of expert practitioners. Demonstrates particular expertise in the asbestos, agricultural and healthcare sectors, including significant expertise in advising rural hospitals on their entry into Chapter 11 proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey represented Affinity regarding the restructuring of loans and the financing and acquisition of hospitals and clinics.

Strengths

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  • The team at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey have a high level of understanding of regulatory issues.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • The firm has a strong team that is easy to work with.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • I have yet to encounter an issue where the firm was not helpful to my analysis and approach.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Thomas Waldrep
    Band 1Thomas Waldrep

    Thomas Waldrep

    Thomas Waldrep has deep institutional expertise in the bankruptcy space that is informed by his decade of experience serving as a bankruptcy judge. He acts for all parties in complex proceedings and out-of-court matters, including particular skills advising on bankruptcies and distressed M&A transactions in the healthcare industry.
    • Tom is simply a tremendous lawyer and resource.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • Thomas Waldrep is the quality of advisor you would want at your side when the going gets tough. He is the first one I call when significant issues are on the table.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Band 2Kevin Sink
    Band 2Kevin Sink

    Kevin Sink

    Kevin Sink focuses his practice on bankruptcy and reorganization matters. He is particularly strong at representing clients in Chapter 7 and 11 proceedings.
    • Kevin Sink is attentive and did his job well.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Band 3Ciara Rogers
    Band 3Ciara Rogers

    Ciara Rogers

    Ciara Rogers is highlighted for her distinguished debtor-side practice. She has experience assisting clients in bankruptcy proceedings arising from asbestos-related cases.
    • Ciara Rogers is an excellent attorney.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jennifer B. Lyday
    Band 3Jennifer B. Lyday

    Jennifer B. Lyday

    Jennifer Lyday represents creditors, trustees and businesses in Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as advising on the sale and purchase of distressed assets. She is held in particular high esteem for her abilities in bankruptcy litigation, as well as advising clients on broader commercial disputes.
    • Jennifer consistently goes above and beyond expectations.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • Jennifer Lyday is exceptional and easy to work with.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jim Lanik
    Band 3Jim Lanik

    Jim Lanik

    James Lanik focuses his work on business bankruptcy, representing creditors, trustees and debtors. He is also recognized for his abilities in business insolvency, commercial bankruptcy and Chapter 7 trustee issues.
    • Jim Lanik is an excellent attorney.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • Jim has had great insight into our cases.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

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