LAWYER PROFILE
Kiran H Mehta

Kiran H Mehta

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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USA

Career

Kiran focuses his practice on representing clients in complex business litigation and multiparty litigation matters, including corporate and commercial disputes; securities and antitrust litigation; disputes related to private equity investments; construction litigation as well as real estate and land use litigation; ERISA litigation; product liability, false and deceptive advertising, toxic tort, pharmaceutical, mass tort, and environmental litigation.

In addition, Kiran has broad experience in the energy industry, representing operating utilities of the nation’s largest electric power holding company in significant matters before state regulatory commissions, including rate proceedings, energy efficiency and wholesale/retail power interface proceedings, and other regulatory matters. He has particular expertise with respect to the financial aspects of the industry, including rate of return and capital structure.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Construction Litigation Committee, Member, 1999-present

Board member, Justice Initiatives, Inc.

Board member, Legal Services of the Southern Piedmont

Hazardous Waste/Superfund Committee, Environmental Section, Chair, 1992-1994

Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Civil Courts Committee, 1994

North Carolina Bar Association, Environmental Section Council, 1994-1997

Personal

Charlotte Swim & Racquet Club, Board of Directors, 1991-1996; President, 1994-1996

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, Superintendent’s council, 1999

Christ Episcopal Church, Peace & Justice Committee, Outreach Commission, Engaged Couples Workshop, Lay reader, 1982-present

Community School of the Arts, Board of Directors, 1997-2007

Harvard Law School Association of North Carolina, President, 1996-2012

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy & Natural Resources - North Carolina

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Kiran Mehta has a broad practice handling a range of contentious matters for sector clients. He is particularly noted for his expertise in rate proceedings.

Litigation: General Commercial - North Carolina

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Kiran Mehta offers notable strength in disputes surrounding housing developments, including those with product liability, construction, planning and environmental aspects. He also acts for financial institutions and energy companies.

Strengths

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  • Kiran Mehta is an exceptional lawyer and the guy you call when your business in on the line.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kiran is a pragmatic, detail-oriented in drafting and commercially attuned.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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