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Charles K. McCotter, Jr.
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Charles K. McCotter, Jr.

4.9
29 reviews

3130 Fairhill Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612

Admiralty and Maritime Cases, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases and 7 more

About Charles K. McCotter, Jr.

Experience

• Civil litigation in state and federal court in North Carolina

• Proctor in Admiralty

• Application of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, and principles of federal jurisdiction

• Certified Superior Court Mediator, NC Dispute Resolution Commission

• Mediation involving business and commercial disputes, environmental liability, employment law, civil rights actions, admiralty and maritime law, products liability, personal injury, wrongful death cases, construction law, real estate disputes, insurance, and land condemnation actions

• U.S. Magistrate Judge full range of duties, including trials – jury and non-jury in federal civil litigation (1979-1995)

Associations and Memberships

• Christ Episcopal Church, New Bern, North Carolina

• New Bern Rotary Club (Noon)

• New Bern Historical Society (Board Member)

• New Bern Chamber of Commerce

• Swiss Bear (Board Member)

• Craven Community Foundation (Board Member)

• Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)

• Tryon Palace Foundation

Work History

• Charles K. McCotter, Jr., Attorney at Law, January 1, 2015- Present

• McCotter Ashton, P.A., Partner, April 12, 2012 – December 31, 2014

• McCotter, Ashton & Smith, P.A., Partner, 2003 – 2012

• McCotter, McAfee and Ashton, PLLC, Partner, 1998 – 2002

• Charles K. McCotter, Jr., Attorney at Law, 1995 – 1997

• U.S. Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, EDNC, 1979 – 1995

• McCotter & Mayo, Partner, 1974 – 1979

• Charles K. McCotter, Jr., Attorney at Law, 1973 – 1974

• John D. Larkins, Jr., United States District Judge, Law Clerk, 1971 – 1972

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Craven County Bar Association

• North Carolina State Bar

• North Carolina Bar Association

• Federal Magistrate Judges Association

• Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference

• Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court

• Maritime Law Association of the United States

• Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI)

• NC Academy of Superior Court Mediators

• National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

• American Arbitration Association (AAA)

• Arbitrator, National Panel of Neutrals

• Forum, Arbitration Panelist

 

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Charles K. McCotter, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Avvo Awards

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Mediation
    • Arbitration
  • Other 6
    • Admiralty and Maritime Cases
    • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases
    • Business and Commercial/Transactions and Disputes
    • Wills & Estates
    • Real Estate/Representation of Landowners
    • Eminent Domain/Just Compensation

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1971, North Carolina
    1971, U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
    1998, United States Supreme Court
    U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
    U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
    U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of North Carolina School of Law
    Class of 1971
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of North Carolina
    Class of 1968
    B.S.
    Business Administration
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1946
    New Bern, North Carolina, October 29, 1946

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