Owner, Charles K. McCotter Jr. Attorney at Law, 2015-Present, 1995-1997, 1973-1974; Of Counsel, Zaytoun Law Firm PLLC, 2017-Present; Partner, McCotter Ashton PA, 2012-2014; Partner, McCotter Ashton & Smith PA, 2003-2012; Partner, McCotter McAfee and Ashton PLLC, 1998-2002; US Magistrate Judge, United States Courts, Eastern District of North Carolina, 1979-1995; Partner, McCotter & Mayo, 1974-1979; Law Clerk, John D. Larkins, Jr. - United States District Judge, 1971-1972.
General practice with emphasis on civil litigation, arbitration and mediation. Served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge with full range of duties, including trials, jury and non-jury, in federal civil litigation. Thorough knowledge and experience in application of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, and principles of federal jurisdiction. Litigation in North Carolina Federal and State Courts; admiralty and maritime, construction, commercial, personal injury, medical, civil rights, business, property, land condemnation, and other civil cases. Have handled complex federal and state cases. Expertise in admiralty and maritime cases including boat collisions, Jones Act, unseaworthiness, maintenance and cure and comparative negligence claims.
Mediated over 2,000 cases.
Boat and auto accidents and collision, cargo, Jones Act, seaman status, in service of vessel, general maritime law, unseaworthiness, negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, causation, foreseeability, experts, damages, attorney fees, construction, wills, estates, real property, breach of contract, business, just compensation, civil rights, jurisdiction; comparative negligence, and scope of employment.
Facilitative
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, GotoMeetings, and Free Conference Call.
University of North Carolina (JD-1971); University of North Carolina (BS, Business Administration-1968).
Admitted to the Bar: North Carolina (1971); US District Court: Eastern (1971), Middle and Western District of North Carolina; US Court of Appeals: 4th Circuit; US Supreme Court (1998).
Member of NC Senior Lawyers; Craven County Bar Association; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association (Dispute Resolution Section); Maritime Law Association of the United States (Proctor in Admiralty); Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI); Federal Magistrate Judges Association; Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference; Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court; North Carolina Academy of Superior Court Mediators; National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.
Have published articles on North Carolina History and made speaking engagements on Eastern North Carolina local history. Have made presentations on recreational boating.
Within 60 miles of New Bern, North Carolina
$350 Per Hour
English
United States of America
New Bern, NC
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