Attorneys Weyman Carter

Creditor representation in distressed matters requires clarity, discipline, and informed strategy.

Weyman Carter focuses his practice on representing creditors in commercial bankruptcy, foreclosure, and banking matters. He advises financial institutions and businesses in resolving distressed assets and navigating insolvency‑related challenges, bringing a disciplined and practical approach to complex financial disputes.

Weyman has extensive experience representing creditors in federal bankruptcy court, South Carolina state courts, and out‑of‑court workout matters. His clients include banks, commercial lenders, businesses with real estate interests, and other institutional creditors. He regularly handles matters involving fraudulent conveyance claims, lender liability defenses, and multi‑property foreclosure actions, and advises on bankruptcy‑related tax issues and the enforcement of secured interests in both real and personal property.

Weyman is known for his ability to evaluate complex financial and legal issues efficiently and to guide creditors through litigation, restructuring, and enforcement matters with a clear focus on risk management and outcomes.
Before entering the legal profession, Weyman served as a sheriff’s deputy, an experience that informs his practical perspective and ability to assess disputes from multiple viewpoints. This background enhances his strategic approach to resolving challenging matters involving distressed assets and enforcement actions.

Weyman earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Wofford College. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys competitive shooting and cooking.

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2008-2027
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights, 2014, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2027
  • South Carolina Super Lawyers, 2011-2018, 2020-2022
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating
  • Top Lawyer, TALK Greenville Magazine, 2026
  • Upstate Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine, 2020-2026
  • South Carolina Bar
  • Greenville County Bar
  • J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
  • South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association, Past President
  • YMCA Judson Community Center, Past Chair

  • Represented a regional bank in a fraudulent conveyance action. Obtained reversal of a default judgment. Preserved recovery rights.

  • Represented a secured creditor in enforcing a purchase‑money security interest against a former distributor. Pursued recovery of inventory and proceeds following default. Protected collateral position through litigation.

  • Represented a family investment fund in a tax‑deferred exchange involving multiple properties. Coordinated title, easement, and covenant issues. Successfully completed the exchange structure.

  • Represented a financial institution in lender liability litigation. Obtained summary judgment on counterclaims. Eliminated significant exposure.

  • Represented a private real estate investment lender in a coordinated multi‑state enforcement action involving defaulted commercial loans exceeding $25 million. The matter included foreclosures, receiverships, and a bankruptcy converted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. Achieved favorable recoveries through coordinated asset liquidation and settlement.

  • Represented a secured lender in foreclosure of more than 25 related construction loans. Enforced lien rights against multiple parties. Achieved recovery through title acquisition and sale proceeds.

  • Represented a lender in a multi‑county foreclosure involving environmentally sensitive property. Addressed regulatory and title complexities. Protected collateral interests.

  • Represented a manufacturing investment client in acquiring distressed assets through a bankruptcy sale free and clear of liens. Coordinated expedited diligence and worked with the Chapter 7 trustee following conversion. Successfully preserved buyer protections and closed the transaction.

  • Represented a purchaser in acquiring manufacturing assets through a bankruptcy sale. Negotiated purchase terms and secured court approval. Closed free and clear of liens.

  • Represented a secured creditor in recovering tax refunds of a bankrupt corporation. Established entitlement to refunds as collateral. Secured recovery.

  • Represented a secured lender in the foreclosure of approximately 28 construction loans secured by residential development properties. Managed coordinated actions and enforced lien priority against junior creditors. Achieved recovery through judgments, sale proceeds, and title acquisition.