Stacy C. Cordes

Stacy C. Cordes is a veteran North Carolina attorney with over three decades of experience in bankruptcy and debtor-creditor law. She serves clients across Charlotte and surrounding counties, providing trusted legal counsel in disputes involving personal, corporate, and small business debt. At Cordes Law, she advises individuals and companies on resolving complex financial matters, including workouts, dissolutions, foreclosures, and litigation in both state and federal courts.

Stacy earned her B.A. from Wake Forest University in 1988 and her J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1991, where she served as President of the Student Bar Association.

Since launching her Charlotte practice in 1992, Stacy has represented both individuals and businesses in every chapter of bankruptcy. She focuses on lender and SBA loan workouts, asset protection planning, and resolving small business disputes. Stacy helps clients navigate mediation and negotiated settlements, and when appropriate, guides individuals through Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings. Recognized for her practical problem-solving and strong professional network, Stacy delivers clear, strategic legal representation tailored to each client’s needs.

Stacy regularly appears before the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina and is deeply engaged in local and statewide legal communities.

Stacy C. Cordes is AV-rated and has been consistently recognized among North Carolina’s Business Legal Elite in Bankruptcy (2014, 2016, 2018–2025) and Super Lawyers in Consumer Bankruptcy (2020–2025). She serves as a North Carolina State Bar Councilor (2025–2027) and has held numerous leadership roles with the NC Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar, including Chair positions, Board of Governors service, and CLE planning committees. She is also a North Carolina Superior Court Certified Mediator. Stacy brings integrity, depth of knowledge, and personalized solutions to individuals and businesses navigating complex financial challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cordes Law, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina State Bar Councilor
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Western District of North Carolina Bankruptcy
• Member, Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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