Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners USA 2026 recognized the firm in the practice area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring in North Carolina, Band 3. The firm’s inclusion on the list identifies Essex Richards as a leader in this field as recognized by the firm’s peers and clients.
John C. Woodman leads the firm’s Bankruptcy/Restructuring practice. John has over fifteen years of experience representing business clients in a wide range of commercial bankruptcy reorganization and liquidation actions including sophisticated corporate disputes in federal, bankruptcy and state court, the sale of businesses, as well as general corporate law. David A. Matthews also works in the firm’s Bankruptcy/Restructuring practice, focusing on technology and commercial contracts, business formation, strategic transactions, commercial disputes, and business bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.
Chambers USA annually ranks leading law firms and lawyers in a wide range of practice areas across the nation. The firm’s rankings and accompanying commentary are based on comprehensive, client-focused research and interviews.