Jonathan Christopher Blanken

Jonathan Christopher Blanken

4.7
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 20 years

Government Lawyer Practice Areas: Government
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Government 100%

6 years

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Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2005

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Jonathan Christopher Blanken's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | August 04, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Unemployment Appeal

I retained Mr. Blanken when my unemployment insurance claim was denied. He was extremely knowledgeable of the processes of the appeal hearing. His participation in the process resulted in the denial of my claim being overturned. I would recommend Mr. Blanken in any unemployment appeal.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2014 | Wrongful Termination

Great attorney- unemployment appeals

Mr. Blanken handled my unemployment appeal hearing. I previously worked for a well-known law firm and was wrongfully terminated. My previous employer lied in every aspect of my termination. I was very hesitant to fight the unemployment determination. When I contacted Mr. Blanken, I explained my situa...tion to him and he gave me his opinion on whether my decision could be over turned. He thought that I had a good chance at winning my appeal. He breifed me the day before my hearing and explained how the process would work. He informed me what to tell my witnesses and what questions he'd be asking them during the hearing. My previous employer wound up not testifying during the hearing and my witnesses were not needed. Mr. Blanken did exactly what he said he would during the hearing and was very straight to the point. He is very knowledgeable and very honest on what he thinks will happen during and after the hearing. If I ever am in this situation again, I will definitely hire Mr. Blanken again. He got my ruling overturned and got me all my back payed benefits.

Posted by Mike | April 16, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommend Mr. Blanken for Unemployment hearings!

I received a letter in the mail as an advertisement for services when my employer decided to appeal my unemployment benefits. Being unemployed is stressful enough but having to go through the uncertainty of hearings jut makes it that much more stressful. Mr. Blanken was calm an courteous and took t...he time to listen. He explained to me the options of my case and the best way to proceed. He was very forthright and open in explaining how the law works and how it would pertain to my case. I can honestly say that out of any dealings I have had with attorneys my experience with Mr. Blanken has been head and shoulders above the rest! I highly recommend that if you find yourself in the need of an attorney for an unemployment matter to give Mr. Blanken a chance. I do not think you will be disappointed. I know I wasn't!

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unemployment hearing

Excellent attorney. Helped immensely with the hearing by identifying what to say and how to say it. Always answered my calls. Answered all of my questions and email. The hearing would not have gone the way it should have without him, he asked the right questions and said the right things. His knowled...ge of policy really helped us out in our time of need. Again, excellent attorney, and I would absolutely recommend him. I never expected this level of professional service.

Posted by TIMOTHY | December 07, 2012

EMPLOYER APPEAL ISSUE

I CALLED A HANDFUL OF LAWYERS, TOLD MY STORY, I WAS REFERRED AND REFERRED! WHEN I CALLED JONATHAN C. BLANKEN, HE ANSWERS THE PHONE, HE LISTENED TO MY STORY, HE TOLD ME WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT! STAYED OBJECTIVE, PUT MY ANXIETY IN IT'S PLACE, AND GOT THE RESULTS HE PREDICTED. CALL HIM FI...RST !!! TOP NOTCH!!!

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Employee benefits lawyer | Oct 15

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"Jonathan is a highly skilled employment law and criminal defense attorney. He has the knowledge and experience in both of the above fields of law that will make him an excellent choice for any client who wants a dedicated attorney by their side in a legal matter."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Associations

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

North Carolina Bar Association

American Bar Association

Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers

Education

2005

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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