Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Wilmington, NC
Blackburn & Ording PLLC has been a trusted name in Southeastern North Carolina's legal community for decades. Founded by Ray Blackburn in 1988, the firm built a reputation for excellence and client-first advocacy. Today, under Managing Partner Kenneth Ording, the team continues to serve Pender, New Hanover, and Onslow counties with personalized legal solutions. Our attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants collaborate to resolve complex legal issues across real estate, estate planning, probate, traffic law, and business matters. With over 35 years of combined experience, we prioritize direct communication, returning client inquiries the same day.Our practice emphasizes accessibility and tailored guidance, ensuring individuals and businesses receive practical legal strategies. We specialize in real estate transactions, wills and trusts, probate administration, traffic violation defense, and corporate law. Our client-focused approach ensures clarity and confidence throughout every legal process. Headquartered in Wilmington, NC, we remain committed to protecting client interests while maintaining affordability. This dedication to service excellence has solidified our role as a leading legal resource in the region.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Traffic Violation Defense
Business Contracts
Property Law
Trusts & Wills
HOA Representation
Landlord-Tenant Law
Traffic Court Defense
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined legal experience in Southeastern North Carolina
- Our team provides same-day response to client inquiries
- Specialized expertise in real estate transactions and estate planning
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs
- Proven success in traffic violation defense and probate administration
What people say
Helpful Staff
Highly Recommend
Professional and Caring
Top-notch communication
Stress-free process
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate law practice covers residential and commercial transactions, deed transfers, zoning issues, and landlord-tenant disputes. We ensure legally sound agreements while protecting client interests during property closings and negotiations. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance for investors, homeowners, and businesses navigating North Carolina real estate regulations.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, minimize tax burdens, and ensure smooth property distribution according to their wishes. We specialize in creating legally binding documents that prevent probate complications for families.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide executors through estate administration, debt settlement, and asset distribution. We help families navigate court requirements while honoring their loved one's wishes. The firm simplifies complex probate processes for estates with or without existing wills in Southeastern North Carolina.
Traffic Violation Defense
We represent clients fighting traffic citations to prevent license suspensions and insurance rate increases. Our attorneys develop tailored defense strategies for speeding tickets, DWIs, and other moving violations. We appear in court on clients' behalf to seek charge reductions or dismissals.
Business Contracts
Our corporate law practice assists businesses with contract drafting, entity formation, and compliance matters. We represent clients in commercial disputes and transactional law while ensuring legal protections for business owners. Services include LLC formation and business agreement negotiations.
People
Kenneth Ording
Managing Partner
With 35+ years of legal experience, Kenneth Ording specializes in real estate transactions, estate planning, and traffic law. He provides strategic legal counsel to individuals and businesses across North and South Carolina courts.
Dee Ording
Director, Estate Planning
Dee Ording focuses on estate administration and probate law, helping families create comprehensive estate plans. She specializes in trust management and end-of-life legal documentation for clients in Southeastern North Carolina.
Paula Cattano
Legal Assistant
Paula Cattano supports the legal team with document preparation and client communication. She assists in real estate transactions and estate planning matters while maintaining organized case records.
Tracy Drayna
Office Manager
Tracy Drayna oversees daily operations and client scheduling. She ensures smooth administrative functions while serving as primary contact for new client inquiries at the Wilmington office.
Jean Hall
Paralegal
Jean Hall provides legal support in probate cases and real estate transactions. She prepares legal documents and assists attorneys with case research while maintaining direct client communication.
Questions
Why is estate planning important?
Estate planning ensures your assets go to intended beneficiaries while minimizing probate costs. Without a plan, state laws determine property distribution, potentially causing family disputes and financial losses.
What should I know before buying property in North Carolina?
Understand contract terms, disclosure requirements, and potential legal risks. Our attorneys review purchase agreements, handle title searches, and ensure proper deed transfers during real estate transactions.
Can I fight a traffic ticket in court?
Yes. Our attorneys develop defense strategies to reduce or dismiss charges. We represent clients in traffic court to prevent license suspensions and insurance rate increases from moving violations.
How does the probate process work?
Probate involves validating wills, settling debts, and distributing assets. Our attorneys guide executors through court filings, tax considerations, and legal requirements to efficiently administer estates.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Pender, New Hanover, and Onslow counties in Southeastern North Carolina. Our Wilmington-based team provides legal representation for clients across the coastal region.
How quickly do you respond to client inquiries?
We prioritize direct communication and return all client calls and messages the same day to maintain transparency and timely legal representation for every case.
