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Koury L. Hicks
also known as Koury Hicks
About Koury
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Durham bankruptcy attorney representing consumers in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7. Serving North Carolina residents, with offices in Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Wilson, Fayetteville and Wilmington.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico
State: New Mexico
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
1738 Hillandale Rd., Durham, NC, 27705
The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
600 Green Valley Road, Suite 210, Greensboro, NC, 27408
Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
6616-203 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
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Posted by randy | March 01, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
very satisfied with kourtys work
koury helped me with my chapter 13 process.he was very knowledgeable and paid close attention to my case.i would recommened koury to anyone with bankruptcy questions.he was very good at returning phone calls and email to keep me up to date with my case.
Posted by The Whitmans, Rougemont, NC | March 18, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Recommendation for Koury L. Hicks
My husband and I filed a Chapter 13 Plan in 2010 with John Orcutt's office. Through our entire term thus far, Koury L. Hicks has been an answered prayer for us. He has been instrumental in assisting us with any problem or concern we have had, always with a positive outcome. He is a very caring per...
Posted by Diana | December 06, 2013
Very fortunate to have had Mr. Hicks as an attorney.
Mr. Hicks was always very helpful. He provided detailed answers to my concerns and questions. I felt that he was genuinely concerned about my case. He was very knowledgeable and always responded quickly to my questions. When speaking with him or meeting with him I felt that he took the time to he...
Posted by Peter | June 12, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Thanks Koury
Koury helped us get through a very hard event by filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy. We could no longer afford the things that kept us in debt and we were happy to be rid of it. Thanks Koury
Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Knowledgeable Bankruptcy Attorney
I filed bankruptcy in 2009. Koury Hicks was my attorney. He was always there to answer my questions and make this process so easy and less painfull.I would recomend him to anyone looking to file a consumer bankruptcy.
Koury L. Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements
"Koury is a vigilant protector of consumer rights. He has an extra focus on mortgages because so many of our clients have been struggling with keeping their mortgage current in an uncertain economy, fighting against the wall for a hope of a modification, or looking for plan forward when the bank decides they want to foreclose and take the home. Koury presents the options that a person may not have been aware of and they can chart a path forward for that family."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Koury is an excellent bankruptcy attorney."
"Koury has incredible talent practicing consumer bankruptcy law."
"I have worked with Koury Hicks since 2007 and he has proven to an absolutely amazing bankruptcy attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Koury Hicks is a great bankruptcy attorney and has contributed a lot to consumer bankruptcy in North Carolina."
"Koury Hicks is the hardest working man in bankruptcy and puts in as much time as is necessary to give his clients the best results possible."
Craig Shapiro
Consumer protection lawyer
Christopher Avery
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Shawn Orcutt
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Robert Roland
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Thomas Hooper
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Jason Watson
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Edward Boltz
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
John Orcutt
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Joshua Hillin
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Specialization
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
2008 - 2009
Volunteer, Project Salute
2007 - 2008
Associate, Moore & Alphin, PLLC
2006 - 2007
Associate, Little & Dranttel, PC
Associations
2020 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association- Bankruptcy SectionCouncil member
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Bivens v. Shellpoint
Motion to dismiss overruled. Adversary proceeding for violation of stay, violation of confirmation Order, violation of discharge, and Bankruptcy Rules permitted to proceed.
In re Loman
Objection overruled, court found that the clear language of the statute supported an interpretation allowing for plan modifications extending 84 months from the date of confirmation
In re Hillmon
Court disallowed mortgage servicer's fees pursuant to North Carolina consumer protection law.
In re Gamble
Court permitted the deduction.
Education
2006
University of New Mexico School of Law
Juris Doctor
2001
University of New Mexico
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
41st Annual Middle District Bankruptcy Seminar
Separate Classification of Claims in Chapter 13
2020
Annual Bankruptcy Institute
Ramifications of the CARES Act on Business and Consumer Debtors
2019
NACBA Cleveland
4th Circuit Case Law Update
2018
NACBA Denver
4th Circuit Case Law Update
2017
2017 NACBA Annual Convention: Orlando
To Reaffirm or Not to Reaffirm: What are the Factors?
2016
2016 Middle District Bankruptcy Seminar
Enforcement of Chapter 13 Plans Post-Discharge
2015
Middle District of North Carolina Bankruptcy Seminar
Hot Topics in Chapter 13
2014
2014 Middle District Bankruptcy Seminar
Hot Topics in Chapter 13
2013
36th Annual Bankruptcy Institute
Trustee Audits
2011
34th annual Bankruptcy Institute
Means Testing.
Publications
2017
Means Testing for the North Carolina Bankruptcy Practice Manual 2017 Edition
North Carolina Bankruptcy Practice Manual
2012
Means Testing for the North Carolina Bankruptcy Practice Manual 2012 Edition
North Carolina Bankruptcy Practice Manual
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers