Durham, North Carolina — Edward C. Boltz, managing partner of the Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, P.C., has been inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy as a member of its 37th Class. The induction ceremony was held on March 20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the College’s Annual Meeting. (americancollegeofbankruptcy.com)

Election as a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy is among the highest honors in the insolvency profession, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of expertise, leadership, integrity, professionalism, scholarship, and service. (americancollegeofbankruptcy.com) The College is an honorary public service association dedicated to advancing professionalism and excellence in bankruptcy and insolvency law. (americancollegeofbankruptcy.com)

Mr. Boltz joins an accomplished group of professionals in Class 37, including colleagues and friends Kara Gendron, Rebecca Redwine Grow, Brook Gotberg, and Thomas Buford, all of whom were also recognized for their significant contributions to the bankruptcy and insolvency field. (americancollegeofbankruptcy.com)

“Being selected as a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy is a tremendous honor,” said Boltz. “It reflects not only my work, but the dedication of my colleagues, clients, and the broader consumer bankruptcy community committed to ensuring access to justice.”

Mr. Boltz has long been a leader in consumer bankruptcy law. As managing partner of the Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, P.C., he represents debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases and litigates consumer protection matters involving mortgage servicing and student loans. He is Board Certified as a Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the North Carolina State Bar and is admitted to practice before all federal district courts in North Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

A past President of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), Mr. Boltz continues to serve on its Board of Directors and as Co-Chair of its Legislative Committee. His advocacy has included testimony before Congress on student loan reform and bankruptcy protections, as well as participation in federal rulemaking efforts addressing student loan relief.

Mr. Boltz also served as a Commissioner on the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Consumer Bankruptcy Commission and has been instrumental in developing bankruptcy practice innovations in North Carolina, including work on mortgage modification programs within the bankruptcy courts.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Boltz has contributed to legal education as an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law and is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences.

The American College of Bankruptcy’s Class 37 reflects a diverse and distinguished group of professionals across the judiciary, private practice, academia, and financial advisory fields, all selected for their outstanding contributions to the insolvency system and their communities. (americancollegeofbankruptcy.com)

About Edward C. Boltz

Edward C. Boltz is the managing partner of the Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, P.C., focusing on consumer bankruptcy and related litigation. He is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law and is widely recognized for his leadership, advocacy, and scholarship in the field.

About the American College of Bankruptcy

The American College of Bankruptcy is an honorary association of leading insolvency professionals dedicated to advancing scholarship, professionalism, and service in bankruptcy and insolvency law, as well as supporting pro bono initiatives and public education. (americancollegeofbankruptcy.com)