John A. Northen
AV Rated
Contact Information
1414 Raleigh Rd., Suite 435
P.O. Box 2208
Chapel Hill, NC 27515
Phone: 919-968-4441
Fax: 919-942-6603
Email: John Northen
Profile
John Northen focuses his practice on financial restructuring for businesses, both in workouts and in Chapter 11 proceedings, representing companies, individuals, secured creditors, committees, and trustees. He has particular experience handling complex litigation in bankruptcy courts and appeals as well as in business acquisitions. John also serves as Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 panel trustee in the Middle District of North Carolina.
John is certified as a specialist in Business Bankruptcy Law by both the American Board of Certification and the North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization.
John has been recognized for excellence in:
- Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law (2007-2009)
- Business North Carolina, Legal Elite, Bankruptcy (2002-2007, Hall of Fame 2008)
- North Carolina Super Lawyers, Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights (2007-2009)
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 1975
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, 1976
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 1976
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, 1993
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1987
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1981
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1975
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, A.B., 1972
