Atty. Melissa Tulis-Smith
Melissa Tulis-Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Melissa, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025.
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Melissa Tulis-Smith is a bankruptcy attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2016). Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Tulis-Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Melissa, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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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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 Raleigh 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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