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Cindy York

Attorney Cindy York

Attorney Cindy York received both her undergraduate degree (B.S. 1984) and her law degree (J.D. 1988) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  She was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1988.

After law school, Cindy joined the firm of Ervin, Kornfeld, MacNeill & Wilson in Charlotte, North Carolina.  There Ms. York practiced primarily business, commercial, and construction litigation and initiated the firm’s personal injury/negligence practice.  From Charlotte, Cindy moved to Zebulon, North Carolina to form a general practice partnership, followed later by a solo practice.  While in Zebulon, Ms. York’s practice included personal injury; premises liability; negligence; litigation and counseling  for business clients; contracts and business transactions; employment law; residential and commercial real estate matters and transactions; as well as other general practice areas.  Her clients included businesses, banking institutions, and individuals.

In 2004, Attorney Cindy York opened her solo practice in Wilmington, North Carolina,  located just before the bridge where Wilmington meets Wrightsville Beach.  Ms. York’s practice in Wilmington has included residential and commercial real estate, including complex, multimillion dollar transactions; representation of business clients in matters from business formation to document drafting; contract negotiation; dispute resolution; litigation settlement and dissolution; as well as additional areas as outlined on the “Practice Areas” page of this website.

Earlier experiences include working for the Raleigh office of Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice during the year between college and law school, as well as summer clerkships in the areas of civil litigation, music and entertainment law, and personal injury/negligence.

Cindy is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, and the North Carolina 5th Judicial District Bar.  She is admitted to practice in State Court in North Carolina and in United States District Court in the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Cindy was born in Seoul, South Korea, while her father, a United States Navy and Army Veteran from North Carolina, was stationed overseas.  She grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and now lives in Wilmington with her two children, Eli and Wyatt (and their dog Lily).  They are members of St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church, where Cindy has enjoyed teaching Sunday school in the past.

 

Education:

University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, J.D. 1988:
  • Honor:  Holderness Moot Court Bench, International Moot Court Team
  • Honor:  1986-1987 Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
    • Mid-Atlantic South Regional Competition, First Place
    • National Competition, Third Place
  • Honor:  Director of 1987-1988 International Moot Court Competition
  • Honor:  Dean’s List
  • Honor:  American Jurisprudence Award – Torts
  • Volunteer:  Prisoner’s Rights Project
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S. 1984:
  • Honor:  James M. Johnston Academic Scholarship
  • Honor:  Freshmen Honors Program
  • Honor:  Dean’s List
  • Association:  Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
  • Volunteer: Office of University Career Planning and Placement

Professional and civic memberships have included:

  • North Carolina State Bar
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina 5th Judicial District Bar
  • North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
  • American Bar Association
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • New Hanover County Bar Association
  • Wake County Bar
  • Mecklenburg County Bar
  • Mortgage Bankers Association of the Lower Cape Fear (member and Director)
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Rotary Club
  • UNC General Alumni Association

“Cindy York has been responsive to both my clients and myself, creating a smooth transaction every time.  Her knowledge in real estate improves my position as a mortgage advisor.”–Richard Lytle, Monarch Mortgage

My experience with Cindy York's Law Office for the commercial closing for Seagrass Salon and Day Spa exceeded my expectations. Her attention to detail and friendly, professional staff made for a quick and efficient closing. It was a pleasure to do business with Cindy and her staff and I would highly recommend her for any business ventures."–Mark Maccalupo, Seagrass Salon and Day Spa, Owner

"Through my 17 years as Landfall’s VP & 9 years as the Porters Neck Broker, I frequently use Cindy for my personal & Company’s Legal transactions. I found her to be the best & most reliable Attorney I have dealt with during my 41 years in Real Estate. She always efficiently worked out even the most complicated situations. I give her my highest recommendation!"–Bruce R. Koch, Porters Neck Company

"I am a CFO and Secretary of a distribution company for skateboarding and surfing , we diversified in our investments by purchasing real estate, a lot of our real estate purchases were in international territories and islands that the laws varied.  Obviously being in the skateboard and surfing industry we do not know a lot about real estate investment, Cindy was very helpful before, during and after the transactions took place to make sure we always had all the I’s dotted and T’s crossed.  She is very thorough, even in unusual circumstances."–Kelly A. Barnes, Eastern Skateboard Supply

"In my almost 20 years in the banking and mortgage industries I have worked with many attorneys and can confidently say that Cindy York is among the most professional and client driven attorneys I have ever worked with.  Her expertise includes several areas but my experience with Cindy has always been with our mutual clients purchasing real estate and obtaining their financing through me.  I never hesitate to refer Cindy to my clients with 100% confidence!  Thank you Cindy!"–D. Blair Young, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage