$ 200-300 per hour
John D. Loftin
About John
Biography
I'm a 3rd generation North Carolina lawyer and my family and I have practised law in this state for over 150 years. I run a broad practice and am proud to be able to help folks on just about anything they might need. When time allows I specialize in personal injury and estate litigation. Whatever your situation, we're here to help.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 36 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Loftin and Loftin, PA
PO Box 733, 117 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278-2533
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Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Fantastic Lawyer
John helped me a very difficult custody battle. He was extremely knowledgeable and very professional. I would hire John again for any legal issues.
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
The absolute best.
Have hired Dr. Loftin on several occasions, from minor to major; traffic, real estate, family estate, and child custody. Down to earth, honest, intense, and exhibits absolute tenacity to ensure his clients get the best representation.
Posted by Donald | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
D. Emory
John is one of the most thorough intense lawyer I have ever had. He has became my only attorney due to his legal knowledge and the outcome my representation. Thanks John for all you do. Keep up the good work thanks ,D. Emory
Posted by Stephn | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Alimony
Takes money does little
We hired Mr. Loftin to get an alimony payment modified for my 89 year old father that can no longer afford the original payments. We found that emails were not read, he did not communicate with us even on basic things. We were working with him remotely as we live in another state. He just kept postpo...
Posted by MDM | October 10, 2017 | Trusts
Avoid at all costs
This guy has no clue about simple trusts. He needlessly stirred up a family mess simply because he ran his mouth off to a family member that wasn't a beneficiary by telling that person he would in fact be entitled to a portion of the family trust. Only another attorney in his office set him straigh...
John D. Loftin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure to work with John on a number of cases. John is the epitome of an effective and experienced attorney, and is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. I have often turned to him for advice and guidance and he never fails to assist. Anyone in need of legal assistance is in excellent hands with John."
"John is a great person and a great attorney. There are few lawyers that have the knowledge, the skill, and the extensive experience that John possesses. I would not hesitate to recommend John to anyone for most any situation."
"John Loftin is a skilled attorney who is able to handle a wide array of complex litigation matters, both criminal and civil. He has the courage and fortitude to try a capital case, and at the same time, the personal skills and finesse to handle challenging domestic cases. There is only a handful of attorneys I would call if I needed one. He is one of them."
"I worked closely with John on a large product liability case and was very impressed with John as a lawyer and a person. I highly recommend John."
"John is the most human lawyer I've ever met. No one will work harder or more honestly for you. John operates outside the fold and is a professional guided by true ethics and social responsibility."
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Experience
Honors
1987
American Jurisprudence Award, Constitutional Law, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
1977
Phi Beta Kappa, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Managing Partner, Loftin & Loftin, PA
Associations
2000 - Present
15B District Bar AssociationDirector
1989 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2000 - 2001
Orange County Bar AssociationPresident
1998 - 1999
Daniel Pollitt Criminal Defense BarPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Commercial Trucking Injury
Seven-figure recovery through arbitration
Trust, Estate, and Fiduciary Litigation
Six-figure settlement for beneficiary
Defective and Dangerous Products Litigation
Multi-million dollar settlement for client
Personal Injury
Multi-million dollar jury verdict for client
Trust, Estate, and Fiduciary Litigation
Return of misappropriated funds/heirlooms.
Education
1989
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Duke University
PhD - Doctorate
1977
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
AB
Speaking Engagements
2013
Adjunct Professorship
Federal Indian Law
Publications
1989
American Culture and Research Journal
Anglo-American Jurisprudence and the Native American Tribal Quest for Religious Freedom
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers