Finch Legal

Learn more

Finch Legal PLLC

Local Expertise, Global Standards

At Finch Legal PLLC, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive and tailored legal services to businesses and individuals across North Carolina. Headquartered in Kill Devil Hills, Dare County, we know also operate a second location in Barco, Currituck County. Finch Legal proudly serves the surrounding areas, including Camden, Gates, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and beyond. Finch Legal delivers personalized, high-quality legal support while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Trusted Legal Partner

Founded by Thomas Mitchell Finch, an attorney with a strong commitment to justice and personal guidance, Finch Legal serves private clients in business law, estate planning, and litigation.

Practice Areas

  • Business & Corporate Law: Learn more here.
  • Estate Planning: Learn more here.
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Learn more here.

Values

At Finch Legal PLLC, we believe that every client deserves individualized attention and proactive legal strategies. We take pride in our local expertise, allowing us to deliver legal services that are not only practical but also deeply connected to the communities we serve. Our goal is to empower our clients to make informed decisions with confidence, whether they’re starting a business, resolving a legal dispute, or planning for the future.

Why Choose Finch Legal?

  • Local Experience: Deep understanding of North Carolina’s legal landscape.
  • Global Standards: Commitment to the highest standards of legal practice.
  • Personalized Attention: Tailored legal strategies that meet your specific needs.
  • Long-Term Relationships: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our clients, providing ongoing support as their needs evolve.

Meet Founder: Thomas Mitchell Finch

Thomas Mitchell Finch is the founder and managing attorney of Finch Legal PLLC, where he brings a unique blend of experience, dedication, and compassion to his legal practice. A graduate of The College of William and Mary, and Elon School of Law, he is known for his commitment to guiding clients. His approach to law emphasizes more than just legal representation; he serves as a trusted advisor, helping clients make informed decisions that align with their goals. He serves private clients in business law, estates, and civil litigation. He also serves court appointed clients in guardianship and estate matters. Since opening Finch Legal in August of 2020, he has served more than 700 individuals and businesses in and out of court.

Bar Admissions:
  • North Carolina State Courts
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Education:
  • J.D., Elon University School of Law
  • B.A., Philosophy, College of William and Mary
Professional Involvement & Pro Bono Service:
  • North Carolina State Bar, member
  • North Carolina First Judicial District, member
  • Currituck County Chamber of Commerce, member
  • Private pro bono matters in excess of 50 hours per year

Meet Of Counsel: Michael Ohrenberger

Michael Ohrenberger is a seasoned intellectual property and compliance attorney with over seven years of experience advising clients in complex patent, trademark, and transactional matters. He brings a unique blend of scientific training and legal insight to Finch Legal PLLC, holding a J.D. from Elon University School of Law and an M.S. in Biotechnology (magna cum laude) from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Michael’s practice focuses on helping clients protect and leverage their innovations. He has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting trademark applications, managing brand portfolios, advising on licensing and enforcement strategies, and conducting thorough clearance searches. As a registered U.S. Patent Attorney, he also supports clients in patent matters across a wide array of technical fields, including biotechnology, immunology, drug discovery, medical devices, and biomaterials.

In addition to his intellectual property work, Michael advises corporate and nonprofit clients on regulatory compliance, employment law, vendor and commercial contracts, and risk management. His litigation experience includes representing parties in federal administrative proceedings and alternative dispute resolution forums involving EEOC, MSPB, and FDA-related matters.

Michael is known for his strategic, practical approach and his ability to integrate legal support seamlessly into mission-driven organizations and entrepreneurial ventures. Michael can be reached at mfo@finchlegal.org.

Bar Admissions:

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • North Carolina
  • Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Education:

  • J.D., Elon University School of Law
  • M.S., Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • B.S., Biology, Norwich University

Professional Involvement & Pro Bono Service:

  • NC LEAP (Pro Bono Associate)
  • NCBF EAP + CLIMB IP Clinic (2025)
  • General Counsel, The Advocacy Bridge of Bristol County
  • General Counsel & Secretary, Norwich University Touchdown Club

Michael can be reached at mfo@finchlegal.org.