Atty. John A. Northen

Atty. John A. Northen

Mr. John A.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (919) 918-0007 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John A. Northen at a glance

John A. Northen is a Partner based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, practicing at Northen Blue, L.L.P.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and m&a. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1975), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1975) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John A. Northen is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, business law, financial restructuring for businesses and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Northen Blue, L.L.P. in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Northen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Northen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John A. Northen is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John A. Northen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John A. Northen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

John A. Northen is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in North Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John A. Northen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chapel Hill are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Northen

Where is John A. Northen's law office located?
John A. Northen's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The firm is Northen Blue, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Northen handle?
John A. Northen focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John A. Northen practiced law?
John A. Northen has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John A. Northen go to law school?
John A. Northen earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact John A. Northen for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Northen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A. Northen received?
John A. Northen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1975
A.B.
University of North Carolina
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1993

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