Atty. John C. Kersten

Atty. John C. Kersten

Mr. John C.

Waynesville Waynesville 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (828) 552-5924 Book Appointment

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About John C. Kersten at a glance

John C. Kersten is a Member based in Waynesville, North Carolina, practicing at Kersten Law Firm, P.A.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Florida (1965), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1965), U.S. Supreme Court (1971), and North Carolina (1982). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1965) and Duke University University of Miami (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Waynesville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John C. Kersten is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, residential real estate, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at Kersten Law Firm, P.A. in Waynesville, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Kersten's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

John C. Kersten is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential 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 C. Kersten is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John C. Kersten is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John C. Kersten is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Commercial Real Estate

John C. Kersten is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 Waynesville 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 C. Kersten

Where is John C. Kersten's law office located?
John C. Kersten's law practice is located in Waynesville, North Carolina. The firm is Kersten Law Firm, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Kersten handle?
John C. Kersten focuses on residential, business, real estate, tax, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John C. Kersten practiced law?
John C. Kersten has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John C. Kersten go to law school?
John C. Kersten earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact John C. Kersten for a consultation?
You can contact John C. Kersten 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 C. Kersten received?
John C. Kersten's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1965
B.A.
Duke University University of Miami
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
North Carolina
Admitted: 1982

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