John H. Small

John H. Small: Experienced Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency Attorney in Greensboro, NC

John H. Small has more than 35 years of experience representing both creditors and debtors in business bankruptcies. He was a Board Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law from 1988 to 2023 and is passionate about solving his clients' most complex legal challenges. John represents secured creditors in bankruptcies for business and real estate loans, as well as landlords, equipment lessors, trade creditors, Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 trustees in bankruptcy cases.

Practice Areas

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Litigation - Bankruptcy

In addition to his extensive experience with bankruptcies, John also represents businesses experiencing financial difficulties through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. He has represented a variety of business types including manufacturing companies, retailers, and real estate companies.

Education & Credentials

• Firms: Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
• Affiliations: Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, representing other churches both inside and outside the Baptist denomination
• Languages: English (primary)
• Universities: Yale University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Education:
  • J.D., The University of North Carolina School of Law, 1984
  • B.A., Duke University, 1980
• Bar Admissions: North Carolina, United States
• Awards:
  • Literary Awards from the Bar Association for outstanding contributions to the legal profession in Litigation - Bankruptcy and Bet-the-Company Litigation (2018, 2016)
  • Recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for his expertise in Bankruptcy/Restructuring Law (2009-2024)
  • Inclusion in Best Attorney USA and North Carolina Super Lawyers for recognition in Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights (2006-2014), Litigation - Bankruptcy (2015-2024)