James Lea | Wilmington Family Lawyer
James W. Lea
Family Law, Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal
- Law Office: The Lea Schultz Law Firm
- Wilmington Law Firms
- Law School: Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Campbell University, J.D. 1980
- Status: In Good Standing
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Many good lawyers can “handle” a case. Great lawyers set policy and change the game. Out of 100 cases that the North Carolina Bar Association has deemed the most important cases in family law — James W. Lea, III has been recognized for an astounding 15 cases. His landmark arguments and advocacy has led to law changes in North Carolina that are in place currently. His critical cases include child custody and child support, post separation support and alimony, equitable distribution and termination of parental rights.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Lea has gained extensive knowledge in the intricacies of equitable distribution, including but not limited to the valuation of small closely held corporations, division and evaluation of pensions and other complex property issues that arise in family law litigation. He has handled cases involving millions of dollars worth of assets as well as dealing with the difficult emotional issues that are inevitable in marital break-ups.
Mr. Lea has an experienced and extremely talented legal staff that have been with him for many years and have also gained extensive knowledge in dealing with family law issues. The firm prides itself on the organizational aspects of processing family law cases but takes more pride in the sensitivity, care and compassion in which we handle extremely difficult period of time for our clients. We like our clients to feel as if they are with a second family during this emotionally difficult time and do everything possible meet the needs and concerns of our individual clients.
Mr. Lea has previously served as President of the New Hanover County Bar Association, Chairman of the Democratic Party for New Hanover County, and has served on the Board of Trustees for Cape Fear Community College. Mr. Lea is also the past President of the Residents of Old Wilmington, was the Chairman of fundraising for the YMCA and has served on the Board of Directors for the Opera Theatre Company, and on the Board of Directors for the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Mr. Lea also has created and continues to sponsor a scholarship each year at Cape Fear Community College.
When he is not practicing law, and making Wilmington a better place to live — he is an avid tennis player and recent winner of the USTA over 55 State Championship.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Attorney | The Lea/Schultz Law Firm | Present |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Campbell University | J.D. | Law School | 1980 |
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Bachelors | 1976 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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North Carolina | 1980 |
Associations
- New Hanover County Bar Association | Secretary-Treasurer
New Hanover County Bar Association | President Elect | 1991
New Hanover County Bar Association | President | 1992
North Carolina Bar Association | Family Law Council | Member
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers | Member | Political Action Committee | 1987 – 1988
National Academy of Trial Lawyers
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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NC State Lawyer Additional Information: Status Definition: The lawyer is presently eligible to practice law in North Carolina.
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2016-04-22
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1612 Military Cutoff Road
Suite 300
Wilmington, NC 28403