John Charles Kersten

Background

Kersten, John Charles was born on December 14, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Harold Charles and Katherine (Dunning) Kersten.

Education

Student, Duke U., 1957-1959; Bachelor, U. Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1962; Juris Doctor, U. Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1965.

Career

Associate, Kirsch & Spellacy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1965; partner, Sheffey & Kersten, Fort Lauderdale, 1965-1967; partner, Duffy, Sladon & Kersten, Fort Lauderdale, 1968-1970; partner, Frederich, Kersten, Blackwell & Milos, Fort Lauderdale, 1970-1979; partner, Alley, Killian & Kersten, Waynesville, North Carolina, 1982-1986; partner, Killian, Kersten, Patton & Ellis, P.A., Waynesville, since 1986; assistant Corporate Counsel, City of Fort Lauderdale, 1967.

Achievements

• John Charles Kersten has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member North Carolina Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, hunting, horseback riding.

Connections

Married Leilani Ann O'Keefe, April 20, 1973. L child, Katherine Elizabeth.

Father:

Harold Charles Kersten

Mother:

Katherine (Dunning) Kersten

Spouse:

Leilani Ann O'Keefe