James W. Lea

Family Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Wilmington, North Carolina

45+ years experience

The Lea Schultz Law Firm PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

910-239-5990

https://theleaschultzlawfirm.com/about/james-lea/

1612 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 300, Wilmington, NC 28403

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Bio

Recognized in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law.James W. Lea, III - The Lea/ Schultz Law Firm , P.C.1612 Military Cutoff Road Suite 300Wilmington, NC 28403Tel: 910-239-5990 Fax: [email protected] W. Lea, III, practices exclusively in the area of Family Law and has done so for the last 40 years of practice. Mr. Lea has served on the North Carolina State Bar’s Family Council, a selected group of family lawyers that sets policy and recommends changes to Family Law on behalf of the North Carolina State Bar. He was named by North Carolina magazine as one of North Carolina’s Best Lawyers. Mr. Lea has been listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for the last 24 years and The Best Lawyers in America for the last 15 years in the area of Family Law. His firm was recently listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Law Firms in Family Law tier one. Recognized in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law.James W. Lea, III - The Lea/ Schultz Law Firm , P.C.1612 Military Cutoff Road Suite 300Wilmington, NC 28403Tel: 910-239-5990 Fax: [email protected] W. Lea, III, practices exclusively in the area of Family Law and has done so for the last 40 years of practice. Mr. Lea has served on the North Carolina State Bar’s Family Council, a selected group of family lawyers that sets policy and recommends changes to Family Law on behalf of the North Carolina State Bar. He was named by North Carolina magazine as one of North Carolina’s Best Lawyers. Mr. Lea has been listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for the last 24 years and The Best Lawyers in America for the last 15 years in the area of Family Law. His firm was recently listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Law Firms in Family Law tier one. Recognized in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law. James W. Lea, III - The Lea/ Schultz Law Firm , P.C.1612 Military Cutoff Road Suite 300Wilmington, NC 28403Tel: 910-239-5990 Fax: [email protected] W. Lea, III, practices exclusively in the area of Family Law and has done so for the last 40 years of practice. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Law Firms in Family Law tier one.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Family Law, Wilmington, NC (2021)
Recognized: Family Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

Campbell University, J.D., graduated 1980
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BASc, graduated 1977

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Reviews

Kimberly Martinez

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through a complex divorce

After 28 years of marriage, my divorce involved complicated asset division. Mr. Lea's 45 years of experience and deep knowledge of North Carolina family law were invaluable. His recognition in Best Lawyers was evident in his strategic, calm approach. He expertly navigated negotiations, securing a fair settlement that protected my future. His professionalism from the Wilmington office made an incredibly stressful process manageable. I cannot recommend him highly enough.