Paul A. FanningWard and Smith, P.A.Websitewww.wardandsmith.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmailLinkedIn 252.215.4027 Professional Biography Paul leads the Creditors' Rights practice and is certified by the American Board of Certification and the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. His practice experience encompasses bankruptcy, collections, creditors' rights, and lender liability. He concentrates his practice in the representation of creditors in complex bankruptcy cases and state court litigation, including workouts, collection reorganizations, and contested matters. More Legal and Business Bylines From Paul A. Fanning What's New in Special Assets [Webinar] - (Posted On Friday, October 02, 2020) The Section 363 Sale Process: Buying Assets from a Bankrupt Company - (Posted On Tuesday, September 05, 2017) Lenders Seeking Loan Modification After Bankruptcy, Beware! - (Posted On Sunday, March 05, 2017) Current Legal Analysis Trump Administration Launches Comprehensive Review of Clean Water Act Definition for "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) by: Duncan M. Greene , Jenna R. Mandell-Rice Europe: UK Sanctions Regulator Highlights Compliance Failures by: Michael E. Ruck , Phoebe Naylor Effective Risk Management for Nursing Facilities: Insurance Insights on Retaliation Claims by: Aaron J. Campbell , Katherine J. Henry USCIS Announces Completion of FY 2026 H-1B Registration Process: Filing Period Begins April 1, 2025 by: Ian R. Macdonald APHIS Evaluates Petitions Reviewed under 2012 Process, Will Use Process Consistent with USDA Biotechnology Regulations Going Forward by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton New Guidelines Establishing the Requirements and Procedures That Must Be Observed to Obtain Permission to Advertise Prepackaged Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages by: Alejandro Luna Fandiño , Armando Arenas Hillsborough County, FL Sales Tax Increase June 1, 2025 by: H. French Brown , Dan McGinn Louisiana Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Governor Landry’s Constitutional Amendments by: Jesse (Jay) Adams Upcoming Events Apr 30 2025 Workplace Horizons 2025 Apr 2 2025 How Employers Can Prepare for Immigration Audits and Visits Apr 3 2025 Defense Counsel: Obligations to Insured Clients and Insurers Apr 3 2025 Defense Counsel: Obligations to Insured Clients and Insurers Print