Family Law

• Child Support
  Once the Chapter 13 case has been fully administered, a discharge of debts is entered. Some debts that may not be discharged could include alimony, child support, certain taxes, some educational loans, personal injury or deaths caused by driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or debts resulting from a crime.
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Fraud

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Non-compete Agreement

Health Law

• Personal Injury

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  In this country, the term “bankruptcy†actually refers to several forms of debt relief available under federal law. If you are not educated about bankruptcy law, determining which form of bankruptcy to file for can be very confusing.
• Foreclosure
  Our attorneys are skilled and experienced in successfully negotiating with creditors and other adverse parties to resolve disputes and/or obtain more favorable repayment terms. If you or your business is in default or at risk of future default with one or more creditors or you may be facing repossession, foreclosure, or other adverse circumstances, we can help. However, it is critical not to delay obtaining professional advice.
• Debt Collection
  Practice Concentration: Mr. Butler regularly represents and advises individuals and business entities in all aspects of asset protection, debt management, pre-bankruptcy planning, and the conduct, administration and management of bankruptcy cases at all stages under all Chapters of the Bankruptcy Code. His representation includes individuals and corporations under Chapter 7, and those reorganizing or liquidating under Chapter 11. He is experienced in representing Chapter 13 individuals in their financial planning, plan development, reorganization and post-confirmation activities. Mr. Butler is equally experienced in advising and representing creditors under all Chapters and at all stages of the bankruptcy process, including claims filing, stay relief, adequate protection, plan treatment and avoidance defense. His creditor clients include individuals, financial institutions, corporate entities and governmental taxing authorities. He regularly is retained by other attorneys to handle or assist in handling bankruptcy litigation and contested matters and often is retained to advise in business and bankruptcy-related matters. He has experience as both a trustee and as a bankruptcy examiner in complex Chapter 11 cases. He has been an active member of the Chapter 7 Trustee Panel for the Eastern District of North Carolina since 1982 regularly administering cases and handling the contested matters and adversary proceedings resulting therefrom. He has been appointed and has served as a Federal Receiver regarding the pre and post-judgment management, preservation and collection of assets under the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act.