Deborah Sperati
About Deborah Sperati
Deborah Sperati is a lawyer based in Rocky Mount, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Deborah Sperati is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Government Relations Practice
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Poyner Spruill LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Rocky Mount, NC
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