W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt
Charlotte, NC
Practicing business in Charlotte since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business. W. has over 42 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Business
- Handles Business matters from Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).
About W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt: W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business. W. has over 42 years of legal experience.
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Practice focus
W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt represents clients in Charlotte, North Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt
Doak Barnhardt engages in a broad range of finance-related areas, with an emphasis on senior bank debt and syndicated loan finance.
Doak has considerable experience in corporate and commercial lending arrangements, including secured lending, acquisition and recapitalization finance, subordinated debt transactions, and work-out and restructure. Further, he represents a number of public and private companies as borrowers under syndicated credit facilities.
Since joining the firm in 1984, he has worked on finance transactions in the areas of:
- Middle market
- Health care
- Real estate investment trust
- Retail
- Business services
- General commercial and industrial
- Leverage finance
- Special assets
Doak has served as primary counsel in representing a number of financial institutions as administrative agent in connection with syndicated credit facilities, including Bank of America and Wachovia.
Credentials
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MBA · 1984
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D. · 1984
Wake Forest University
BA · 1980
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
North Carolina
1984 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Locations
Office locations
100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-4003
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What areas of law does W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt practice?
W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt focuses on Business.
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W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt primarily serves clients in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an office at 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700.
How experienced is W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt?
W. Doak "Doak" Barnhardt has 42 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1984.
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