Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Oleynik

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Oleynik


Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Recognized since 2005

Greensboro, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Antitrust Law

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Jeff Oleynik is a seasoned business litigator handling a multitude of corporate disputes, many of which end up in bankruptcy court. Jeff represents clients on disputes involving ownership, management and control of companies, and is frequently involved in antitrust matters.

Jeff often litigates antitrust issues, but also consults with clients on how to avoid “crossing the line” and creating antitrust and noncompetition issues on the front end, prior to any dispute with a competitor or vendor. Separate and apart from handing litigation over unfair competition issues, Jeff also consults clients about business practices and compliance with both federal and state antitrust laws and regulations such as Hart Scott Rudino, including analysis of Hart Scott Rudino as applied to sale of a company or joint venture of companies in the same industry.

Jeff has also represented companies, committees, and trustees in litigation involving officers, directors and shareholders of bankrupt companies and claims and issues concerning solvency, fiduciary duties of management, and pre-bankruptcy and the following consequences of pre-bankruptcy transactions. He helps clients with issues such as fraudulent conveyance claims, preference claims, deepening insolvency, fiduciary duties and management.

Location
  • Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000
    230 North Elm Street
    P.O. Box 26000
    Greensboro, NC 27420
Education
  • College of William & Mary, BA, graduated 1980
  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1983
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, United States
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Member, Antitrust and Trade Regulation Council
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Bel Canto Choral Society - Board Member
  • Carolina Theatre - Board Member
  • Greensboro Children's Museum - Board Member
  • Greensboro United Arts Council - Board Member
  • Piedmont Environmental Center - Board Member
Court Admissions
  • US Supreme Court
  • US Court of Appeals - 4th, 5th, and Federal Circuits

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Greensboro (2018)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Greensboro (2016)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Greensboro (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Antitrust Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • Recognized in Super Lawyers Business Edition for Bankruptcy: Business (2015)
  • Recognized by his peers for inclusion in Business North Carolina’s "Legal Elite" in Bankruptcy Law (2004-2006, 2008-2023) and permanently recognized for inclusion in the Hall of Fame in Bankruptcy Law (2024), and Antitrust Law (2005-2010, 2012-2016, 2018)
  • Recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Antitrust (2005-2024), Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2016-2024), and Litigation: General Commercial (2005-2017)
  • Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) in Bankruptcy Law (2006-2016), Bankruptcy: Business (2017-2024), Antitrust Litigation (2007-2012), and as one North Carolina's "Top 100" Lawyers (2009, 2020, 2022)

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