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Biography
Devlin Horton is a leading personal injury attorney and founding partner at Horton & Mendez Injury Lawyers, based in Wilmington, North Carolina. As the firm’s lead trial lawyer, Devlin represents individuals and families affected by catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, and other serious personal injury claims across the state. His dedication to aggressive litigation and strategic advocacy has earned him national recognition and landmark verdicts in personal injury law.
Devlin’s background includes years defending Fortune 500 companies and national insurance carriers, giving him a unique advantage in anticipating defense strategies and negotiating from a position of strength. Today, he’s recognized as one of North Carolina’s top personal injury lawyers by National Trial Lawyers, frequently invited to speak and instruct on trial tactics through professional legal organizations.
Devlin lives in Wilmington, NC with his wife Liz and their two red retrievers, Sam and Boomer. He’s an outdoorsman who loves duck hunting, fishing, and surfing and is an enthusiastic supporter of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
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Education
- J.D.
- University of North Carolina School of Law M.B.A.
- University of North Carolina Wilmington B.A.
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Political Science