Charles A. Bentley, Jr.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Juris Doctor
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
B.A., History
Military Service
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES
Honorable Discharge, Rank of Captain
Certified Legal Specialties
Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Certified Mediator, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Service to Community
Financial Protection Law Center, Vice-President, 2001- Present
Crest Street Community Council, Inc. - Pro Bono Legal Services Award
The Women’s Center, Volunteer, Legal Information Service
North Central Legal Assistance Program - Distinguished and Dedicated Service Award
ATTORNEY
Charles A. Bentley, Jr. has been an active trial lawyer since 1971. He has practiced law in Durham since 1974. He is licensed in North Carolina and Alabama. Charles has devoted his professional life to helping clients who have been injured as the result of negligence. Charles devotes 100% of his professional time to trial practice and each client receives his personal attention. Charles received his B.A. from Auburn University where he was the President of the Student Body and a sprinter on the track team. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia.
Professional Associations & Memberships
American Board of Trial Advocates
National Board Representative 2014 - Present
Senior Life Fellow
SEABOTA (Southeastern Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates)
Executive Committee 2016 - Present
President - 2022
President-Elect - 2021
Vice President - 2020
Secretary - 2019
Treasurer - 2017-2018
Parliamentarian - 2016
ABOTA - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Executive Committee 2013 - Present
President 2013
North Carolina Bar Association (Member, Health Law and Litigation Sections)
North Carolina State Bar
Alabama State Bar
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Board of Governors 2013-2017
Civil Rights Section Chair 2013
Nursing Home Section Chair 2014
Professional Negligence Section
Auto Torts Section
American Association for Justice
State Delegate 2013-2017
Member:
Birth Trauma Litigation Group
Inadequate Security Litigation Group
Schools: Violence, Misconduct, and Safety Litigation Group
Professional Negligence Section
Nursing Home Litigation Group
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
Alabama
U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia
