Atty. Jennifer Lyday

Atty. Jennifer Lyday

Jennifer Lyday, a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, represents creditors, trustees, and businesses in Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as advises on the sale and purchase of distressed assets. She is held in particular high esteem for her abilities in bankruptcy litigation and advising clients on broader commercial disputes.

Winston Salem Winston Salem 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Jennifer Lyday at a glance

Jennifer Lyday is a bankruptcy attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2009). Educated at William & Mary Law School (J.D., 2009) and Wake Forest University (—, 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jennifer Lyday, a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, represents creditors, trustees, and businesses in Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as advises on the sale and purchase of distressed assets
  • She is held in particular high esteem for her abilities in bankruptcy litigation and advising clients on broader commercial disputes
  • Prior to joining the firm, she was a partner at Waldrep LLP and an associate at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP, focusing on corporate Chapter 11 representations and related state court debtor-creditor representations
  • Jennifer has represented secured creditors, distressed businesses, unsecured creditors’ committees, and trustees in business bankruptcy cases
  • She has also represented buyers and sellers of assets in bankruptcy
  • Jennifer has also counseled clients in complex civil litigation
  • Her civil litigation experience includes officers’ and directors' liability, personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death, and professional negligence defense
  • Jennifer is currently on the panel of Subchapter 5 Chapter 11 Trustees for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • In addition, Jennifer has significant pro bono experience, particularly in helping domestic violence victims obtain 50-B protection orders, working with Legal Aid of North Carolina
  • She also regularly represents parents of children abducted and taken into the United States in Hague Convention cases

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer Lyday's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer Lyday handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jennifer Lyday

Where is Jennifer Lyday's law office located?
Jennifer Lyday's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The firm is Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer Lyday handle?
Jennifer Lyday focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Jennifer Lyday practiced law?
Jennifer Lyday has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Jennifer Lyday go to law school?
Jennifer Lyday earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (—, 2006).
How can I contact Jennifer Lyday for a consultation?
You can contact Jennifer Lyday directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jennifer Lyday received?
Jennifer Lyday's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) “40 Under 40” Honoree, 2021; Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyer Pro Bono Award, 2013.

Education

J.D.
William & Mary Law School
- 2009
Wake Forest University
- 2006

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) “40 Under 40” Honoree, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyer Pro Bono Award, 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
Admitted: 2009

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