Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights News

Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Twenty-Four Named to 2012 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    April 3, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that twenty-four attorneys have been listed in the 2012 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

"Christy Myatt and the Ponzi Scheme Case That Took Her Around the World"
North Carolina Super Lawyers    February 15, 2012

Nexsen Pruet attorney Christy Myatt discusses SEC v. Elfindepan, S.A., et al.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by N.C. Peers; 12 Named to 2012 Super Lawyers® Lists
Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh    January 24, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers®.

North Carolina Attorneys Honored as “Legal Elite”
Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh    January 9, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been named to Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” list for 2012.

Suzi Grigg Honored by the SC Bankruptcy Law Association
Columbia    December 8, 2011

Attorney Suzi Grigg has been awarded the "William E.S. Robinson Public Service Award” by the SC Bankruptcy Law Association.

Nexsen Pruet Earns Most First Tier Rankings in South Carolina and Charleston
November 1, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. With 47, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in South Carolina. And with 13, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in Charleston.

Eight Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2012
Charleston, Columbia, Greensboro    October 11, 2011

Legal publication The Best Lawyers in America ® has named eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys to its list of the “2012 Lawyers of the Year.” They are Cherie Blackburn, Henry Brown, Mark Knight, Susi McWilliams, Rick Mendoza, Ed Menzie, David Senter and Mary Shahid.

62 Attorneys Named to the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
August 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 62 of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers®.

"Freestyle Music Park may get a new ticket to ride"
Myrtle Beach    The Sun News    August 4, 2011

Attorneys David Slough and Franklin Daniels talk to The Sun News about efforts to reopen Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach.

Attorneys Receive Noteworthy Recognition from Peers
Columbia, Charleston    South Carolina Super Lawyers®    April 8, 2011

Four Nexsen Pruet attorneys have received especially noteworthy recognition in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Sixteen Named to 2011 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    March 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been listed in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in firm’s Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach offices.

Becker & Willis to Receive “Leadership in Law” Awards
Columbia    February 23, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that attorneys Laurie Becker and Marguerite Willis have been named 2011 “Leadership in Law” award winners by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.

Attorneys Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers®
Charlotte, Greensboro    January 24, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that nine attorneys from the firm’s Greensboro and Charlotte offices have been named to the 2011 list of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Two attorneys are named as North Carolina “Rising Stars.”

Mendoza to Chair Advisory Board for SC Supreme Court Commission
Columbia    January 21, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that partner (member) Rick Mendoza has been named Chair of the Bankruptcy & Debtor-Creditor Law Specialization Advisory Board.

North Carolina Attorneys Named to “Legal Elite” List
Charlotte, Greensboro    January 4, 2011

Harper Heckman and David Senter made the list in the Construction law category. Ben Kahn made the list for Bankruptcy law and Grainger Pierce is listed in the Employment law category.

"Bankruptcy filings to continue"
Columbia Regional Business Report    September 23, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorney Rick Mendoza speaks to the Columbia Regional Business Report about why "Bankruptcy filings to continue."

Nexsen Pruet Earns 37 First-Tier Rankings From U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Greensboro    U.S. News and World Report & Best Lawyers    September 15, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce the firm has earned thirty-seven first-tier rankings in the inaugural edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm also earned seven second and third tier rankings.

Fifty-nine Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®; Five Practice Areas Listed Among Top in the Carolinas
Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach    August 5, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 59 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®.

"Up close: David Senter"
Greensboro    The Triad Business Journal    June 25, 2010

The June 25th, 2010 edition of The Triad Business Journal profiles David Senter, managing partner of Nexsen Pruet's Greensboro office.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by Their Peers
South Carolina Super Lawyers®    April 1, 2010

Nineteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2010 list of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

"Bankruptcies still soaring in S.C."
The State    March 21, 2010

In the Sunday, March 21st edition of The State newspaper, Nexsen Pruet attorney Gene Allen offers insight into why the rate of bankruptcy filings have slowed in South Carolina.

"Bankruptcy filings up more than 15.2% in Middle District"
Greensboro    Triad Business Journal    January 31, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorney Christy Myatt offers insight about why so many North Carolina businesses are in financial trouble in the January 29th edition of the Triad Business Journal.

Charlotte and Greensboro Attorneys Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers®
January 28, 2010

Nine attorneys from the Charlotte and Greensboro offices of Nexsen Pruet have been named to the 2010 list of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Four more attorneys are named as “North Carolina Rising Stars.”

Nexsen Pruet Elects Three New Members
Columbia, Raleigh    January 4, 2010

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Tushar Chikhliker, Suzi Grigg and Ernie Pearson have been elected Members (partners) of the firm.

George Scott Joins Nexsen Pruet’s Corporate Group
Columbia    November 17, 2009

George A. Scott, Jr. has joined Nexsen Pruet’s Corporate Practice Group as an Associate. Scott works in the firm’s offices in Downtown Columbia

Fifty-eight Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    July 31, 2009

Fifty-eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

"Liability possible for officer who didn't provide information, rules N.C. Court of Appeals"
Guy Loranger    Dolan Media Newswire / NC Lawyers Weekly    June 8, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Brooks Bossong is interviewed for an article entitled "Liability possible for officer who didn't provide information, rules N.C. Court of Appeals."

Christy Myatt Honored as Leading Businesswoman by Triad Business Journal
Greensboro    Triad Business Journal    May 1, 2009

Christy Myatt, a Member in Nexsen Pruet’s Greensboro office, has been selected as a recipient of a “Women in Business” award by the Triad Business Journal.

"Thornburg Mortgage to file bankruptcy"
New York / London    www.reuters.com / www.guardian.co.uk / KSFR / New York Times / CNBC    April 1, 2009

Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Christy Myatt offers insight after Thornburg Mortgage Inc. announces plans to file for bankruptcy protection.

Ten Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named as "Legal Elite"
North Carolina    Business North Carolina    December 23, 2008

Ten Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named in Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite.”

Nexsen Pruet Creates Distressed Property and Workout Practice Group
October 22, 2008

The new group will provide clients the necessary resources, skills, and expertise needed to navigate issues that emerge during periods of economic and financial uncertainty.

18 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among South Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
April 14, 2008

Seven Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
January 25, 2008

Seven Attorneys Named Among N.C.’s “Legal Elite”
January 7, 2008

38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008"
September 2007

Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

Gene Allen Joins the Board of Directors of the FDCC Foundation
August 2007

T. Eugene Allen, III, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the FDCC Foundation, the educational and charitable arm of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel.

Seven Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
February 5, 2007

Ben Kahn Earns National Certification in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law
January 25, 2007

Benjamin A. (Ben) Kahn, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier’s Greensboro office, has successfully completed the requirements for national certification in both business and consumer bankruptcy law.

6 Attorneys Named Among NC's "Legal Elite"
January 2007

Business North Carolina magazine has named six attorneys from Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier’s Greensboro office to its “Legal Elite” listing, an honor bestowed by the publication on less than 5 percent of the state’s lawyers.

Edward Bender and Kim Neel Join Nexsen Pruet
November 13, 2006

Edward Bender and Kimberly Neel have joined the Columbia office of Nexsen Pruet, and will work as associates in the healthcare and bankruptcy groups, respectively.

32 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to 2007 Edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
September 11, 2006

Thirty-two attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC have been named to the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

Christy Myatt Earns Top Honor From NC Board Of Legal Specialization
April 24, 2006

Christine L. Myatt, a Member of Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier in Greensboro, has been awarded the first annual Howard L. Gum Service Award by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization.

Six Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Legal Elite"
February 14, 2006

Business North Carolina magazine has named Six attorneys from Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier to its list of the profession's "Legal Elite," an honor bestowed by the publication on just 3 percent of the state’s lawyers.

Six Nexsen Pruet Lawyers Named Among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
January 23, 2006

Six attorneys in the Greensboro office of Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, PLLC have been named among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers" in a Law & Politics publication survey.

5 Lawyers Named Among "Legal Elite" in Business North Carolina Survey
January 10, 2005

Five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named among the 2005 "Legal Elite" in a survey by North Carolina Business magazine.

Sen. McConnell Names David Parrish To New Board Created To Protect Small Business From Costly Regs
July 7, 2004

David Parrish has been named to a new statewide watchdog commission under the S.C. Department of Commerce, designed to protect small businesses from overly-burdensome regulations.


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