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Provided by Paul A Fanning
Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Bankruptcy Litigation
Financial Institutions
SBA Loan Liquidation
Workouts and Restructuring
Paul heads the Creditors' Rights practice at Ward and Smith. Certified by the American Board of Certification and the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Paul has a proven track record in representing creditors across various industries. His focus lies on complex bankruptcy cases and litigation, guiding clients through workouts, reorganizations, and disputes. Paul's experience spans numerous sectors, including commercial real estate, manufacturing, and retail, and he has a strong background in foreclosures, receiverships, and creditor-debtor legal matters, with appellate court experience as well.
Wake Forest School of Law
Juris Doctor
1998
The University of North Carolina at Asheville
Bachelor of Arts
1993
Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2026
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2026
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chambers USA
2025
Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2025
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2025
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2025
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chambers USA
2024
Top North Carolina Super Lawyers, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2024
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2024
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2024
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chambers USA
2023
Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2023
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2023
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2023
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chambers USA
2022
Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2022
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2022
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2022
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chambers USA
2021
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2021
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chambers USA
2020
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2020
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2020
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2020
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chambers USA
2019
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2019
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2019
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2018
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2018
Best Lawyer
The Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2017
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2016
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2015
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2015
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2014
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2013
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2012
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2012
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2011
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2011
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2010
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2010
Super Lawyer, Creditor Debtor Rights
North Carolina Super Lawyers
2009
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2008
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2007
Legal Elite, Bankruptcy
Business North Carolina
2006
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Paul is very worthy and confident. You want him in your corner.
Paul Fanning is my first choice for advice.
Paul is an excellent attorney and is lovely to work with.
Paul is very worthy and confident. You want him in your corner.
Paul Fanning is my first choice for advice.
Paul is an excellent attorney and is lovely to work with.