John A. Northen
About John A. Northen
John A. Northen is a lawyer based in Chapel Hill, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. John A. Northen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Current Firm: Northen Blue LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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