Paul R. Baynard

Paul R. Baynard is a principal attorney at Offit Kurman in Charlotte, North Carolina. He represents businesses of all sizes in corporate law, bankruptcy, and alternative dispute resolution. With both a law degree and an MBA, Paul offers clients a strong mix of legal skills and business knowledge.

Paul earned his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law and his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also holds a B.A. from Davidson College. He is admitted to practice law in North Carolina and Georgia and in several U.S. District Courts, as well as the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh Circuits.

In his corporate practice, Paul works with startups, family-owned businesses, and mid-sized companies. He helps them with everything from forming a company to negotiating contracts, mergers, and acquisitions. He also serves as outside general counsel for many of his clients, offering ongoing legal guidance as their businesses grow.

Paul brings deep, hands-on experience in business bankruptcy law. He represents both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, as well as in financial restructurings and corporate workouts. His practice includes serving as counsel to unsecured creditors’ committees and advocating for clients in preference and fraudulent transfer litigation.

In addition to litigation, Paul is certified to conduct mediated settlement conferences in the North Carolina Superior Courts. His mediation skills help clients resolve disputes more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Paul’s legal work has been widely recognized. He has been named to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, selected as a Super Lawyer in bankruptcy law, and listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in creditor-debtor rights and reorganization law.

Whether advising on a complex business deal or guiding clients through bankruptcy, Paul Baynard is known for his clear advice, practical solutions, and strong commitment to client success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Offit Kurman PC
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Mecklenburg County Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Licensed State

• Georgia
• North Carolina

Education

• University of North Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Davidson College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges