C. Richard Rayburn, Attorney

In re CC Air, Inc. (Bankruptcy Court, Western District of North Carolina, 90-30927).  Represented publicly held regional airline through Chapter 11 reorganization as debtor's counsel, and as corporate counsel thereafter, and as counsel for the acquired in merger.
In re Oakwood Homes Corporation (Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, 02-13396).  Represented publicly held manufactured housing company and various subsidiaries in reorganization through plan sale to competitor. 

In re Tweetsie Railroad, Inc. v. Young Realty Investment, et.al. (Superior Court, Watauga County, North Carolina, 98-CVS-116).  Represented privately held amusement park company in attempted takeover through derivative litigation and real estate litigation.

Represented minority family owners of industrial corporation in workout of senior debt and in recapitalization to acquire control.

Represented publicly held construction materials manufacturer in successful workout of bank debt, bankruptcy of key supplier and refinancings.

Represented large regional intellectual property firm in merger with large regional firm and litigation by departed shareholders.

Executive Compensation.   Represented senior executives of public and private companies in new and amended contracts, group private transactions, going public transactions, and employment terminations; represented private companies in executive employment and termination matters.

Related News:

o   Woodward/White, Inc.'s The Best Lawyers in America (Bankruptcy) (1995-2008)

o   Business North Carolina magazine's Legal Elite (Bankruptcy) (2002-2008); Hall of Fame (2006); (Business Law)(2005-2006).

o   Law & Politics' North Carolina Super Lawyers (Business/Corporate) (2006-2008)

o   Chambers USA American Leading Lawyers

o   Former Council Member, Bankruptcy Law Section, North Carolina Bar Association

o   Former Member, Long Range Planning Committee and Managing Partners Forum, Mecklenburg County Bar Association

o   Member, Business Law Section, Taxation Section and Law Practice Management Section, American Bar Association

  Community Activities:

o   President (1994-2008), Charlotte Junior Soccer Foundation, Inc., a children's recreational soccer league.

o   Board Member, Treasurer, Figure Eight Island Homeowners Association.

o   Board Member, Myers Park Trinity Little League