Jerry T. Myers

Jerry T. Myers has stood at the forefront of creditors’ rights, earning a reputation for transforming complex financial disputes into strategic opportunities for his clients for over 30 years. As Managing Partner at Smith Debnam, he delivers steady leadership and clear, tactical guidance to businesses navigating high-stakes debt collection, judgment enforcement, and commercial litigation. His approach combines precision, foresight, and a profound understanding of how financial pressures affect every layer of an organization.

Jerry’s legal foundation began at Wake Forest University School of Law, where he developed the analytical discipline and advocacy skills that would define his career. With his earlier academic accomplishments at Wake Forest University and Wingate University, he established a strong intellectual foundation that continues to inform his work. This academic background enables him to interpret complex regulations, anticipate litigation pitfalls, and develop effective enforcement strategies.

Throughout his career, Jerry has established himself as a trusted voice in the creditors’ rights field—both in the courtroom and across the broader legal community. He is the author of North Carolina’s leading treatise on judgment enforcement and a contributing writer to several national commercial law publications. His CLE presentations, taught through organizations such as the Commercial Law League of America and the National Creditors Bar Association, reflect his commitment to elevating industry standards and sharing practical, real-world insight.

Jerry’s professional recognition underscores his lasting impact. He has been consistently listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, and was honored as the National Creditors Bar Association’s “Member of the Year.” Yet what distinguishes him most is his unwavering dedication to client success.

Jerry T. Myers brings clarity to uncertainty, strength to negotiation, and a level of experience that helps clients move confidently through even the most challenging financial disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina State Bar
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Wake County Bar Association
• Member, National Creditors Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Creditors’ Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Virginia

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
  
• Wingate University
  Associate in Arts (AA)

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