Overview

Smith Debnam, established in 1972, is a midsize North and South Carolina law firm with its main office in Raleigh, NC. The attorneys at Smith Debnam are dedicated to providing clients with the depth of knowledge, sophisticated legal analysis, and planning expected of larger law firms with the prompt attention, responsive service, and competitive fees available at smaller firms. We believe that effectively solving our clients’ problems begins with a true understanding of our clients themselves. The people and companies that put their legal needs in our care deserve to work with professionals who are available, easy to talk to, and responsive as a rule rather than an afterthought.
Founded:
1972
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Practice Areas:
24
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
16

Rankings

Regional

Charleston-SC

Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Raleigh

Tier
1
Raleigh
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Raleigh
Family Law
Tier
1
Raleigh
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Tier
2
Raleigh
Commercial Litigation

Rankings

Regional

Charleston-SC

Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Raleigh

Tier
1
Raleigh
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Raleigh
Family Law
Tier
1
Raleigh
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Tier
2
Raleigh
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Raleigh
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Raleigh
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Raleigh
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
3
Raleigh
Family Law Mediation
Tier
3
Raleigh
Labor Law - Management
Tier
3
Raleigh
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 11 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP proudly has 16 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Woman Extraordinaire
Legal Elite
Leader in the Law

Offices & Contacts

Raleigh, NC
The Landmark Center, Suite 400
4601 Six Forks Road
P.O. Box 176010
Raleigh, NC 27609
United States
Charleston, SC
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