Garland S. Cassada

Garland S. Cassada is a Charlotte, North Carolina, attorney whose practice includes commercial and corporate litigation, insolvency, corporate reorganization, debt restructuring, and asbestos and mass tort liability. He represents clients in business disputes and restructuring matters that require careful strategy, practical judgment, and detailed knowledge of complex financial and litigation issues. His work supports companies, investors, creditors, purchasers, and other clients facing high-stakes commercial and distressed business concerns.

Cassada earned a J.D., with distinction, from the University of Virginia in 1984. He received a B.A., with distinction, from the University of Virginia in 1981. His education supports a practice built on legal analysis, business judgment, litigation strategy, and problem solving. That background helps him evaluate commercial disputes, restructuring questions, creditor concerns, and liability issues involving significant financial and operational risk.

Cassada has particular experience representing purchasers of and investors in distressed businesses and assets. His practice also includes leadership in restructuring issues involving companies with asbestos and other mass tort liability. Through this work, he helps clients assess litigation exposure, transaction risks, financial claims, and restructuring options. His experience spans bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, finance and capital markets, insurance recovery, business litigation, and North Carolina Business Court matters.

Garland S. Cassada is admitted in North Carolina and has been recognized for bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditor-debtor rights work. His recognition includes Chambers USA ranking for Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Best Lawyers listing for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Cassada helps clients address complex litigation, restructuring, and distressed asset matters with preparation, judgment, and practical legal guidance focused on business realities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Council Member, North Carolina Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• University of Virginia
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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