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Paul Fanning Recognized as a Top 100 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyer

January 31, 2023

Ward and Smith, P.A.

For the second consecutive year, creditors' rights attorney Paul Fanning has earned a spot on the Super Lawyers Top 100 list.

Paul was recognized for his work in creditor debtor rights in the 2023 edition of the annual ranking for North Carolina.

Super Lawyers, a well-established attorney rating service, honors only the top 5% of accomplished legal professionals in each state annually. From this group, attorneys with the highest total point from a 12-factor evaluation of "peer recognition and professional achievements" are designated as Top 100 Super Lawyers. You can learn more about the publication's selection process here.

Paul has been ranked as a Super Lawyer since 2009. He leads the Creditors' Rights practice and is certified by the American Board of Certification and the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. His practice experience encompasses bankruptcy, collections, creditors' rights, and lender liability. He concentrates his practice in representing creditors in complex bankruptcy cases and state court litigation, including workouts, collection reorganizations, and contested matters.