Nicholas Brookes Mendez - Wilmington, NC
Attorney at Horton & Mendez, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Wilmington, NC
6105 Oleander Dr. Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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8
Years
Experience
Wilmington Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 06/30/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents - Plaintiff
- Truck Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Premises Liability - Plaintiff
- Workers' Compensation
Litigation: 95%
Attorney Information
Overview
Nick Mendez is the Founding and Managing Partner of Horton & Mendez, leading the firm’s vision, strategy, and growth across North Carolina while remaining deeply committed to representing individuals who have been seriously injured. Based in Wilmington, Nick focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury cases, including auto accidents, premises liability, vacation rental injuries, and other complex negligence claims.
As Managing Partner, Nick oversees firm operations, attorney development, and case strategy, ensuring every client receives the highest level of advocacy and service. His leadership is grounded in experience — before founding the firm, he represented national and regional insurance companies, Fortune 500 corporations, municipalities, and public utilities. That insider knowledge now gives him a strategic advantage when negotiating with insurers and litigating high-stakes claims.
A native Spanish speaker of Puerto Rican heritage, Nick proudly serves both English- and Spanish-speaking clients, making legal guidance accessible, clear, and personal. He is known for his direct communication style, meticulous preparation, and commitment to keeping clients informed and empowered throughout the legal process.
Nick lives in Wilmington, North Carolina, with his wife Caroline, their newborn son, and their two dogs, Hudson and Finn. Outside the office, he is an avid saltwater fisherman who competes in tournaments along the eastern seaboard and enjoys boating, cooking, and traveling with his family.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2026 Super Lawyer Rising Star, Personal Injury: General – Plaintiff
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars (top 2.5%)
- Named a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Named a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Nicholas Brookes Mendez
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
Education
Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2018
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, 2015
B.A.
Major: History and Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Hedrick Gardner Kicheloe & Garofalo, Attorney, 2018 - 2020
- North Carolina Supreme Court, Legal Intern, 2017
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish (Primary)
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2018
Other Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association, 2018 - Present (Member)
- New Hanover County Bar Association, 2018 - Present (Member)
- American Association for Justice
- North Carolina Association for Justice
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association
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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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