The Lea/Schultz Law Firm, P.C.

Decades of experience, understanding, and results in family law, civil litigation, and serious injury cases.
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40 Years of Experience

Lea/Schultz has 40 years of experience. Several paralegals have more than 20 years experience. We've seen just about everything by now.
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Knowledgable
When you've seen it all, there are no surprises. We don't have to rely on a map. We're familiar with the terrain. Knowledge counts. We have that in spades.
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Credible
An AV-Preeminent* rated attorney since 1996, meaning that other attorneys and judges gave James W. Lea the highest rating offered. Other popular legal ranking websites agree.
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Skilled Investigators
Ryan's background in corporate investigations helps him find and track assets, useful in high-asset divorce, business valuations and commercial disputes.
Meet Our Firm's Attorneys

James W. Lea, Ryan Schultz, and Ashley Grim are committed to our clients and to our community. Mr. Lea's 40 years working in Family Law and Civil Litigation matters, Mr. Schultz's experience in corporate investigations, and Mrs. Grim's keen eye for detail make for a powerful team. With the combined experience, national recognition and reputation, the attorneys at Lea/Schultz will confidently create a successful resolution for your case.
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An Authority on Family Law

Mr. Lea has served on the North Carolina Bar Association Family Council, a selected group of family lawyers that sets policy and recommends changes to family law on behalf of the NC Bar Association. He also lectures to the NC Bar Association on Family Law matters.
James W. Lea
James W. Lea
Ryan Schultz
Ryan Schultz
Ryan Schultz
Ashley Grim
Trusted Legal Advice for a Wide Range of Family Law and Civil Matters

The Lea/Schultz Law Firm, P.C., provides sound advice, strong representation and personal attention to our clients for a variety of domestic and family law issues, from complex high-asset divorces to simple transactions. Additionally, our firm represents clients in civil litigation, business disputes and in debtor-creditor cases.

In 2010, our firm was named one of the country's best law firms by U.S. News & World Report. We have made a name for ourselves by providing novel approaches to complex legal problems. Our attorneys are frequently asked to speak in continuing legal education (CLE) courses in order to educate other lawyers on our areas of practice. For 10 years, Mr. Lea has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and NC Best Lawyers. Mr. Lea is also an AV-Preeminent* rated attorney since 1996, meaning that other attorneys and judges gave James W. Lea the highest rating offered. It places him in the top 2% of attorneys in the country. Other popular legal ranking websites agree. We take pride in the respect we have earned in the legal community as being the lawyers that other lawyers call for advice.

Locations	No. of Attorneys
Wilmington,	3

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Corporate - General	1
Family Law	5
Litigation - General (consumer)	2