Overview

Destiney focuses on complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and appellate matters. She represents and advises clients in both state and federal court proceedings, providing strategic counsel at all stages of litigation, including trial and the appellate. Her experience includes a wide range of commercial disputes, insolvency-related litigation, and creditor-debtor issues. Destiney is committed to delivering practical, results-driven solutions tailored to each client’s business objectives.

Prior to joining Michael Best, Destiney represented financial institutions in litigation and financial services matters at a full-service law firm, handling pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and court appearances across a range of commercial disputes. She also practiced at a national firm where she advised distressed companies in Chapter 11 proceedings and supported the development of restructuring strategies.

Earlier in her career, Destiney served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Craig T. Goldblatt on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, and to the Honorable Tamika Montgomery-Reeves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Destiney began her legal practice at a boutique law firm, where she represented clients in consumer and business bankruptcy proceedings and complex commercial disputes. 

Experience

Solutions in action

Credentials

  • Campbell University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2020
  • University of Louisiana, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, 2012

  • North Carolina
  • Delaware
  • New York
  • United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Delaware
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court, Southern District of New York

  • “Ones to Watch” Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Best Lawyers®, 2026
  • Selected to Bankruptcy Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2025-present
  • Blackshear Presidential Fellow, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, 2024
  • National Order of Barristers, 2020
  • Top Oralist, American College of Bankruptcy Regional Moot Court Competition, 2020
  • Recipient, ABA Business Bankruptcy: 20/20 Partners Rising Young Leader Award
  • Best Advocate, 28th Annual Duberstein National Bankruptcy Competition

Engagement

  • Vice-Chair of Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Business Bankruptcy Section of the American Bar Association
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association