Andrew Cogbill, William Kirk, Susan Benoit
(Seated) Lanée Borsman, Walt Pettit
MISSION/FOCUS: Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, P.A., has been representing mortgage servicers in North Carolina since
1980 and focuses on representing lenders in foreclosures, bankruptcy, litigation, evictions, REOs, and title resolution in all
state and federal courts in North Carolina. WHAT SETS THEM APART: The firm's attorneys have more than 445 years of combined
practice—averaging 28 years per partner, 12 years per associate—and have been recognized as among the best in North
Carolina. MEMBERSHIPS: USFN – America's Mortgage Banking Attorneys, Legal League 100, Mortgage Bankers Association,
Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas, National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, North Carolina Bankers Association
HONORS: USFN Diamond Award of Excellence, 2007–2012; *The Best Lawyers in America, 2009–2013; *Super Lawyers,
2005–2013; *AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell CHARITIES: American Cancer Society, Coats for Kids, Habitat for Humanity,
Jimmy V Foundation, The Salvation Army, March of Dimes, Operation Gratitude FINAL THOUGHTS: The firm strives to exceed
client expectations while being mindful of obligations to meet or exceed ethical standards and serve the community. It
has kept its philanthropic spirit alive by, lending time, talent, and financial assistance to many charitable organizations. In
recognition of ethical conduct, the North Carolina Foundation for Financial Professionals awarded the firm's managing
partner the 2011 American Business Ethics Award.
*For qualification standards, please visit bestlawyers.com, superlawyers.com, and martindale.com.
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