Atty. James Lanik
Jim Lanik is a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at Waldrep LLP and an associate and then member at Roberson, Haworth & Reese, PLLC focusing on business bankruptcy and municipal law.
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James Lanik is a bankruptcy and foreclosure attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association (1995), North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2002), and Virginia, Virginia State Bar (2015). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1995) and Lawrence University (—, 1992). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Triad) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Lanik is a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at Waldrep LLP and an associate and then member at Roberson, Haworth & Reese, PLLC focusing on business bankruptcy and municipal law
- Jim is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the North Carolina State Bar and by the American Board of Certification
- He has represented trustees, creditors, and debtors in all aspects of business bankruptcy cases
- Jim is currently on the panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the Middle District of North Carolina
- Jim has served as a receiver in state court matters and as a Chapter 11 trustee in addition to his Chapter 7 trustee practice
- Jim is also the Town Attorney for Midway, North Carolina, a small town in northern Davidson County which was incorporated in 2006
- Jim is active as a volunteer with the Wyndham Championship, the Piedmont Triad's PGA Tour event
- He is also a supporter of Autism Unbound and the ARC of High Point
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Winston Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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