Two Waldrep Wall Attorneys Named 2027 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”

Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC is pleased to announce that partners Jim Lanik and Jennifer Lyday have each been named a 2027 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the Triad.

Lanik was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, while Lyday received the honor for Litigation – Bankruptcy.

The “Lawyer of the Year” distinction is awarded to individual attorneys who receive the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location in a given edition, making it a particularly distinguished honor.

Jim Lanik focuses his practice on business bankruptcy and related matters. Board-certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by both the North Carolina State Bar and the American Board of Certification, Lanik has represented trustees, creditors, and debtors in all aspects of business bankruptcy cases. He currently serves on the panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the Middle District of North Carolina and has also served as a receiver in state court matters and as a Chapter 11 trustee.

Jennifer Lyday represents clients in complex bankruptcy, restructuring, and related litigation matters. Her experience includes representing secured creditors, distressed businesses, unsecured creditors’ committees, trustees, and buyers of assets in bankruptcy sales. She currently serves on the panel of Subchapter V Chapter 11 Trustees for the Middle District of North Carolina, and also counsels clients in complex civil litigation and healthcare matters.

Together, Lanik and Lyday’s 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” honors reflect the depth of Waldrep Wall’s bankruptcy practice, with recognition spanning both Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy.

Lanik and Lyday are among 15 Waldrep Wall attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Three additional firm attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Founded in 2020, Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC is a North Carolina law firm serving businesses, financial institutions, municipalities, and individuals throughout the region. Known for its practical approach and commitment to client service, the firm provides strategic counsel across a broad range of legal matters, helping clients navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve their goals.