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John H. Small

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2003.
Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000, 230 North Elm Street, P.O. Box 26000 Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
(336) 373-8850
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jsmall@brookspierce.com
Firm: Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (336) 373-8850

John Small has significant experience in representing all types of parties in business bankruptcy cases and representing creditors in consumer bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession, creditors committees, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, equity interests (stockholders, partners or members), Chapter 11 trustees, Chapter 7 trustees and defendants in adversary proceedings, particularly preferential transfers and fraudulent transfers. His practice involves litigating and negotiating matters related to Chapter 11 business cases, including cash collateral issues, relief from stay issues, and negotiating, and drafting plans of reorganization/disclosure statements. He has previously represented creditors and debtors in cases initiated by involuntary bankruptcy petitions. A significant part of his practice also includes negotiating, on behalf of borrowers and lenders, out of court workouts, and restructuring of various financial obligations. He has also represented buyers of assets of operating divisions or entire businesses from Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession.

The other significant practice area for John is general corporate representation of small businesses, including representing buyers and sellers in mergers and stock and asset acquisition transactions. This portion of his practice routinely involves rendering advice on various corporate and corporate governance matters and financing transactions.

He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law, and is a Board Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law, North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization. He also has been recognized as a member of North Carolina's "Legal Elite" in Bankruptcy Law by Business North Carolina and was recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers in Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights.

Certifications
  • Board Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law, North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for John H. Small
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Triad (2021)
Bet-the-Company Litigation, Triad (2020)
Litigation - Bankruptcy, Triad (2020)
Bet-the-Company Litigation, Greensboro (2018)
Litigation - Bankruptcy, Greensboro (2016)
Litigation - Bankruptcy, Greensboro (2012)
  • Recognized in Super Lawyers Business Edition in Bankruptcy: Business (2015)
  • Recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Bankruptcy/Restructuring Law (2009-2021)
  • Recognized by his peers for inclusion in Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" in Bankruptcy Law (2005-2015, 2017-2018, 2022)
  • Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) in Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights (2006-2014), Bankruptcy: Business (2015-2022), and Top 100 (2009)
Education
Yale University, JD
Graduated 1979
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, BA
Graduated 1976
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (336) 373-8850
jsmall@brookspierce.com
Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000, 230 North Elm Street, P.O. Box 26000
Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
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