John Mckinley Kirby II

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John Mckinley Kirby II

also known as John M. Kirby

5.0
4 reviews
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Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 32 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Appeals, Construction & Development ... +10 more

2501 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 250, Raleigh, NC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011
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About John

Biography

Judicial Clerk to the Hon. James G. Exum, North Carolina Supreme Court, 1993-1994. Author, 72 N.C.L.Rev. 666, 1993.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Administrative Law 8%

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Appeals 8%

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Car Accident 8%

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Construction and Development 8%

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Criminal Defense 8%

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Family 8%

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Life Insurance 8%

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Litigation 8%

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Personal Injury 8%

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Spinal Cord Injury 8%

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Transportation 8%

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Trucking Accident 8%

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Other 4%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1993

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

Law Offices of John Mckinley Kirby II

2501 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 250, Raleigh, NC, 27607-6346

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Law Offices of John Kirby

4801 Glenwood Ave., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27612

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Posted by Kim | November 26, 2025 | Family

Honest and thorough attorney, I recommend.

I consulted with Attorney John Kirby regarding a complicated family situation, and I was very impressed with how carefully he reviewed my documents and how clearly he explained the law. He took the time to research the issues involved, walked me through the relevant cases, and gave me an honest asses...sment instead of false hope. His explanation was detailed, well-reasoned, and easy to understand. Mr. Kirby is professional, empathetic, and incredibly thorough. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable attorney who gives clear, straightforward answers.

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Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Suspension Possible Stay issued in NC, 2011

updated on 01/28/2013

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. While on suspension the attorney may petition the Bar to have the balance of the term stayed.

Honors

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Law Offices of John Kirby

Education

1993

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

JD

1988

North Carolina State University

BA

Languages

Spanish

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