Charles K. McCotter, Jr.

Charles K. McCotter, Jr.: Attorney with Zaytoun Ballew & Taylor
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (10)

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

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of North Carolina, B.S., Business Administration, 1968
Law School Attended:
University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1971
Year of First Admission:
1971
Admission:
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
Birth Information:
New Bern, North Carolina, October 29, 1946
ISLN:
905018704

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$200 - $250/hr
Contingency Fee
25% - 33%
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (29 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/03/21 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/04/21 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/01/20 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

    Ken McCotter is good friend and excellent lawyer. He is very knowledgeable in Admiralty and Maritime Law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/30/20 in Civil Litigation

    Charles K. McCotter deserves and AV Rating

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/22/20 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/22/20 in Mediation

    Charles McCotter is an excellent mediator and was an excellent trial judge during his terms as a U.S. Magistrate Judge

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/19/20 in Civil Litigation

    I have known and observed Charles K. McCotter for over 40 years and know him to be an excellent attorney and former federal judge. He applies his knowledge of the law with fairness and is able to assist clients and their adversaries in guiding the p... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/17/20 in Civil Litigation

    Top notch lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/06/20 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/06/20 in Mediation

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