Atty. Kenneth B. Oettinger

Atty. Kenneth B. Oettinger

Mr. Kenneth B.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (984) 263-4052 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kenneth B. Oettinger at a glance

Kenneth B. Oettinger is a Member based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, practicing at Kenneth B. Oettinger. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle D (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1971) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wake County and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Kenneth B. Oettinger is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and neglect and 3 other areas of law
  • Kenneth received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Kenneth practices at Kenneth B. Oettinger in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth B. Oettinger's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Kenneth B. Oettinger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Kenneth B. Oettinger is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci 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 Kenneth B. Oettinger

Where is Kenneth B. Oettinger's law office located?
Kenneth B. Oettinger's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The firm is Kenneth B. Oettinger. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth B. Oettinger handle?
Kenneth B. Oettinger focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Kenneth B. Oettinger practiced law?
Kenneth B. Oettinger has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Kenneth B. Oettinger go to law school?
Kenneth B. Oettinger earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact Kenneth B. Oettinger for a consultation?
You can contact Kenneth B. Oettinger 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 B. Oettinger received?
Kenneth B. Oettinger's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1971
A.B.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle D
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

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