Devlin K. Horton - Wilmington, NC
Attorney at Horton & Mendez, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Personal Injury Litigation Lawyers in Wilmington, NC
6105 Oleander Dr. Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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12
Years
Experience
Wilmington Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 06/30/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Motor Vehicle Accidents - Plaintiff
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Premises Liability - Plaintiff
- Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
- Workers’ Compensation
Litigation: 95%
Attorney Information
Overview
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, their new baby girl, and their two red retrievers. He’s an outdoorsman who loves duck hunting, fishing, and surfing and is an enthusiastic supporter of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars - Devlin K. Horton, 2019 and 2020
- TopVerdict: Top 100 Personal Injury Verdicts in the US
- Super Lawyers – Rising Stars (top 2.5%)
- Inducted to National Trial Lawyers Million Dollar & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Named in The National Trial Lawyers: 40 Under 40
Other Sources of Feedback About Devlin K. Horton
Included on the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of North Carolina School of Law,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, 2014
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of North Carolina - Charlotte,
Charlotte,
North Carolina, 2010
B.A. -
University of North Carolina - Wilmington,
Wilmington
M.B.A., Master of Business Administration
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Languages
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English (Primary)
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2014
- Virginia, 2015
Other Affiliations
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- North Carolina Association for Justice (Member)
- National Trial Layers Million Dollar & Must-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Contact
6105 Oleander Dr.
Suite 102
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone Number: 910-668-8339
Fax Number: 833-778-0768
Email: Send a message
Hours: Open 24/7
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