A full-Service Landlord-Tenant Dispute, Creditors’ Rights & Litigation Law Firm

With a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of creditors’ rights law, Crawford & von Keller, LLC, works diligently to provide clients with the personal attention necessary for thorough and efficient representation throughout North Carolina.

Creditors' Rights And Litigation Law Firm Serving North Carolina

As a full-service creditors’ rights and litigation law firm, Crawford & von Keller, LLC, is prepared to represent clients in a wide range of practice areas. Our attorneys have more than 70 years of combined legal experience, and we are bolstered by a staff of dedicated professionals. Clients will receive personal service and individual attention through all stages of the legal process.

We serve clients in North Carolina with an office located in Wilmington, NC. We aim to strike a balance of the feeling of a smaller law firm with the experience of a much larger firm. Put our experience, attention to detail and personalized service to work for you.

Practice Areas

Evictions

Any business owner landlord who has been through the eviction process knows that it can be costly, both in money and in time. That’s why many big organizations hire seasoned eviction lawyers to expedite and streamline these fraught legal proceedings.

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Crawford & von Keller, LLC represents landlords, management companies, and property owners throughout North Carolina. Whether your dispute involves a residential or commercial unit, we provide responsive, results-focused legal guidance that focuses on protecting your investment and your rights as a property owner. Our team has decades of experience representing property owners, creditors, and landlords.

Foreclosures

The experienced North Carolina foreclosure attorneys at Crawford & von Keller, PLLC are dedicated to handling a wide range creditors’ rights matters. We have the knowledge and resources to handle both residential and commercial real estate foreclosures for our clients across North Carolina, and possess an intimate familiarity with the foreclosure process and real estate law in general.

Replevins/ Repossessions

If a debtor has filed for bankruptcy or has otherwise failed to live up to the terms of their agreement with a creditor, the creditor may be able to protect their financial position by filing a replevin action. This type of action is also often referred to as a Claim and Delivery. The purpose of a Claim and Delivery is to enable the creditor to recover personal property instead of monetary damages. Recoverable property is typically a tangible asset, such as a vehicle, which is tied to a secured debt as collateral. Real estate cannot be taken in a replevin action.

Collections

It’s no secret that we are living in challenging economic times. This can cause a simple debt issue to transform into a burdensome legal problem for a creditor. At Crawford & von Keller, PLLC, our North Carolina collections lawyers have the knowledge and skills to manage cases involving both consumer and commercial collections for our business clients. We will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your case so that we are fully informed on all the facts, while also crafting a winning legal strategy on your behalf with the goal of recovering the debts you are owed.

Litigation

Crawford & von Keller, PLLC is a full-service creditors’ rights and litigation law firm in North Carolina. We have extensive experience in a wide variety of practice areas, and are supported by a committed staff of legal professionals. Our clients can expect professionalism, tenacity, and individual attention when they consult with us.

Bankruptcy

If you are a creditor who has a borrower file for bankruptcy, you still have legal rights — rights that we can help you protect. At Crawford & von Keller, PLLC, our North Carolina bankruptcy attorneys safeguard our clients’ rights and are prepared to advise you of your legal options during this difficult time.

Real Estate

Matters involving real estate can be incredibly intricate, particularly if there are multiple parties involved. If the project is large in scope, this may further complicate any legal issues that arise. Trying to handle these matters on your own may only compound the problem, which is why consulting with an experienced real estate attorney is critical.

B. Lindsay Crawford III

B. Lindsay Crawford, III was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 12, 1959. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1981 with a bachelor's degree, and later earned his law degree from South Carolina in 1985. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1986.

Theodore von Keller

Ted von Keller grew up in Camden, South Carolina, and graduated from Camden High School in 1971. He attended the University of South Carolina from which he graduated in 1975 with a B.A. Degree in History. While an undergraduate, he was a member of the USC Soccer Club and was awarded an exchange scholarship by the Department of History to attend the University of Warwick in Coventry, United Kingdom. After undergraduate school he obtained his M.A.T. in History from the University of South Carolina graduate school.

B. Lindsay Crawford IV

Baxter Lindsay Crawford, IV (Lindsay) grew up in Columbia, South Carolina as the son of two local attorneys. After leaving the state to pursue his undergraduate education at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia where he received his B.A. in History and Economics in 2011, Lindsay returned home to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated in 2014. Lindsay was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2014 and is admitted to practice in the state of South Carolina and the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Lindsay was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 2022.

Benjamin Barco

Benjamin Barco is Crawford & von Keller’s North Carolina Managing Attorney. Ben was born in Eastern North Carolina in 1983 and grew up on the Outer Banks. He is a graduate of Currituck County High School in Barco, North Carolina, where he was an All-Conference member of the golf team. He attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science, minor in English, in 2005.

Jason M. Hunter

Jason M. Hunter of Crawford & von Keller is an attorney in Columbia, SC. As a member of our litigation team, he represents creditors in a variety of contested proceedings. Jason grew up near Columbia before moving to Charleston, SC, where he graduated summa cum laude from Charleston Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. Thereafter, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Charleston School of Law. Mr. Hunter is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and currently resides in Columbia with his wife and son.

Eric H. Nelson

Eric H. Nelson of Crawford & von Keller is an attorney in Columbia, South Carolina. Eric grew up in Madison, Alabama and attended undergrad at Auburn University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Eric then attended the University of Alabama School of Law where he participated in a moot court competition team, a competition trial advocacy team, a legal journal, a law school clinic program, and was President of the Christian Legal Society. Eric interned with the Hon. L Scott Coogler of the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and several plaintiff’s firms while in law school.

Alise Matherson

Alise was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies, with a concentration in pre-law, and a double minor in chemistry and philosophy. After graduating magna cum laude in 2021, she attended North Carolina Central University School of Law, graduating with honors in 2024.

Cynthia D. Smith

Cindy was born in Greenville, South Carolina and raised in the Harrisburg/Charlotte, North Carolina area. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1993. After graduating, she attended North Carolina Central University School of Law and graduated in 1996.

Roman A. Dodd, J.D., LL.M.

Roman A. Dodd is an attorney in our Columbia, South Carolina office. Roman’s practice is focused on estate planning, probate administration, businesses, and non-profits. Roman prides himself on tailoring creative solutions to meet the unique needs of each client while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Alston Slay

Alston was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina and graduated from the College of Charleston in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in History, and minored in Political Science. After graduating, he attended Charleston School of Law, graduating in 2019. He is licensed to practice law in both North and South Carolina.

Ian C. Roberts

Ian C. Roberts is an attorney in the Columbia, South Carolina office of Crawford & von Keller, LLC. Ian’s practice focuses on collections, landlord-tenant matters, foreclosure, and related litigation. In addition, he maintains an active entertainment law practice, representing artists, songwriters, and creative professionals in a variety of transactional and business matters.

Lyric M. Derglin

Lyric earned her B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in Legal Studies, from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. After earning her B.A., Lyric enrolled in law school at Campbell University in Raleigh, North Carolina and earned her J.D. in 2024.

Michael G. Clifford

Michael G. Clifford (Mike) is Crawford & von Keller’s Managing Attorney in Tennessee. Mike is originally from Miami, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. Business, 2003), and the Florida International University College of Law (J.D., 2009).