David (Dave) R. Badger is a trial attorney, as well as a former criminal and civil litigation attorney. His practice extends to all chapters of bankruptcy for both consumers and businesses, representing creditors or debtors in North Carolina for the past 20 years. Dave is one of the first attorneys certified as a Trial Advocate by AAJ and is board-certified as a bankruptcy specialist by the American Board of Certification and the North Carolina State Bar Association. A member of NACBA, NABT, NACTT, SCBLA, NCATL and ABI, Dave has served as Chairman of the North Carolina Bar Bankruptcy Section and has been a frequent lecturer statewide on legal issues involving bankruptcy.

Dave is also widely appreciated for his hands-on approach and empathy for his clients' predicament. Recognizing that the hardest part of the bankruptcy process may be walking through the firm's door, Dave's office is designed to help clients relax. His Zen-influenced, light-filled office loft (home of Target - pronounced Tar-zhay - the office cat) and disdain for business attire serve as a counterpoint to a lawyer who truly enjoys the courtroom, and whose name inspires both fear and respect among opponents.

Dave has been AV* rated for outstanding legal ability and high ethical standards for more than 34 years and selected to Best Lawyers in America and North Carolina Legal Elite by his peers.

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