
Kristin Decker Ogburn
Member
Lawyers
Kristin Ogburn’s practice is focused in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and commercial real estate law. She represents secured and unsecured creditors, including national and regional banks, lending institutions and commercial landlords in consumer and business bankruptcy cases throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
As of July 1, 2017, Kristin began her term as the chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. The Bankruptcy Section promotes networking and education for practitioners in all areas of bankruptcy practice, both business and consumer areas, and among members who practice in the three federal bankruptcy districts.
In 2016, Kristin was certified by the N.C. Dispute Resolution Committee as a superior court mediator. She also prosecutes creditors' rights matters in state courts, including claim and deliveries, foreclosures and debt collection actions.
Kristin Decker Ogburn
Member
Overview
Kristin Ogburn’s practice is focused in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and commercial real estate law. She represents secured and unsecured creditors, including national and regional banks, lending institutions and commercial landlords in consumer and business bankruptcy cases throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
As of July 1, 2017, Kristin began her term as the chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. The Bankruptcy Section promotes networking and education for practitioners in all areas of bankruptcy practice, both business and consumer areas, and among members who practice in the three federal bankruptcy districts.
In 2016, Kristin was certified by the N.C. Dispute Resolution Committee as a superior court mediator. She also prosecutes creditors' rights matters in state courts, including claim and deliveries, foreclosures and debt collection actions.
News & Events
- Horack Talley Attorneys Among the Legal Elite 2018
Horack Talley Attorneys Among the Legal Elite 2018
- Kristin Ogburn recognized by the North Carolina Bar Association
- 17 Horack Talley lawyers named 2018 "Best Lawyers®"
18 lawyers from four practice groups recognized.
- Kristin Decker Ogburn named Bankruptcy Section chair of the North Carolina Bar Association
- The Checkered Ball
Horack Talley was a sponsor for this elegant event at the Ritz to benefit Hinds’ Feet Farm.
- Horack Talley lawyers to present at the Mecklenburg County Bar 2017 Annual Review
- Business North Carolina magazine reveals its 2017 "Legal Elite"
- 16 Horack Talley lawyers named 2017 "Best Lawyers®"
Horack Talley is proud to recognize 16 of our lawyers from four of our practice groups who were listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017.
- Mecklenburg County Bar 2016 Annual Review
Horack Talley's Zip Edwards will present the "Real Property Case Law Update" on Friday, February 5.
- Business North Carolina magazine reveals its 2016 "Legal Elite"
Congratulations to Horack Talley lawyers Kristin Ogburn (Bankruptcy), Beth Hodges, Mitchell Kelling and Gena Morris (Family Law) for their inclusion in Business North Carolina magazine's 2016 "Legal Elite" list.
- Horack Talley lawyers named 2016 Best Lawyers
Horack Talley is proud to recognize the 18 lawyers from four of our practice groups who were listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016.
- Mitchell Kelling receives AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Horack Talley now has 15 lawyers with an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell: Tom Cannon, Bob Donlon, Bill Hamel, Eddie Hinshaw, Beth Hodges, Amy Hunt, Rob McNeill, Gena Morris, Kristin Ogburn, David Powell, Russell Schwartz, Tate Sterrett, Bob Turner and Jim Talley.
- Mecklenburg County Bar 2015 Annual Review
- Business North Carolina magazine names 2015 “Legal Elite”
Congratulations to Horack Talley lawyers Kristin Ogburn (Bankruptcy) and Beth Hodges (Family Law) for their inclusion in Business North Carolina magazine's 2015 "Legal Elite."
- Horack Talley lawyers named 2015 Best Lawyers©
Sixteen Horack Talley lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015.
- Mecklenburg County Bar 2014 Annual Review
- Horack Talley lawyers named 2014 Best Lawyers©
Fourteen Horack Talley lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).
Professional Memberships & Activities
International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Group, Carolinas Network
American Bar Association
American Bankruptcy Institute
North Carolina Bar Association
- Chair, Bankruptcy Section, 2017-2018
- Bankruptcy Section Council, 2003-2006; 2015-2018
- Vice chair, 2016-2017
North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society
Mecklenburg County Bar
- Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1997 to present; chair 2000-2002
- Annual Review, program planner, 2004 to present
- Board of directors, 2004-2007
Charlotte Women Attorneys
Honors & Awards
AV® Preeminent™ rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyers in America©, bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, 2013-2018, Woodward/White, Inc.
Legal Elite, bankruptcy, Business North Carolina, 2015-2018
Community Involvement
Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, Red Shoe Society

Phone (704) 716-0832
Fax (704) 372-2619
Practices
Education
J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law, 1993
B.A., Spanish, University of Virginia, 1989
Admissions
District of Columbia, 1996 (inactive)
North Carolina, 1994
South Carolina, 1994
U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court