Atty. Kenneth A. Shanklin

Atty. Kenneth A. Shanklin

Mr. Kenneth A.

Wilmington Wilmington 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (910) 756-3039 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kenneth A. Shanklin at a glance

Kenneth A. Shanklin is a Member based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Law Office of Kenneth A. Shanklin. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1977), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1984). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1973) and Appalachian State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Kenneth A. Shanklin is a lawyer practicing real estate law, commercial law, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Kenneth received a B.A. degree from Appalachian State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Kenneth practices at Law Office of Kenneth A. Shanklin in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth A. Shanklin's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Kenneth A. Shanklin is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Kenneth A. Shanklin is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Kenneth A. Shanklin 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.

Kenneth A. Shanklin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

Kenneth A. Shanklin is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Wilmington 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 Kenneth A. Shanklin

Where is Kenneth A. Shanklin's law office located?
Kenneth A. Shanklin's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm is Law Office of Kenneth A. Shanklin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth A. Shanklin handle?
Kenneth A. Shanklin focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Kenneth A. Shanklin practiced law?
Kenneth A. Shanklin has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Kenneth A. Shanklin go to law school?
Kenneth A. Shanklin earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Kenneth A. Shanklin for a consultation?
You can contact Kenneth A. Shanklin 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 Kenneth A. Shanklin received?
Kenneth A. Shanklin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1973
B.A.
Appalachian State University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Admitted: 1985

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