Justin Lewis
Recognized since 2024
Wilmington, North Carolina
Practice Areas
Community Association Law
Real Estate Law
Justin's practice experience includes a wide variety of residential and commercial real estate matters, including the representation of sellers and buyers in the negotiation and preparation of purchase agreements, construction agreements, and loan agreements, and the representation of landlords and tenants in the negotiation and preparation of leases. He assists residential and commercial developers in connection with the acquisition, financing, development, subdivision, zoning, leasing, and sale of residential and commercial real estate, including mixed use developments, multi-family developments, planned communities, marinas, and condominiums. Justin represents developers in the preparation of governing documents for planned communities and condominiums and he represents and advises planned community and condominium owners associations on a variety of legal matters, including the amendment of governing documents, the resolution of community issues and disputes, and the transition of the association from developer to member control.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: jml@wardandsmith.com
- Direct Phone Number: 910-794-4880
- Lawyer Page: https://www.wardandsmith.com/attorneys/justin-lewis
Location
- University Corporate Center
127 Racine Drive
P.O. Box 7068
Wilmington, NC 28406-7068
Education
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., graduated 2001
- Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2005
Affiliations
- Wilmington Downtown Inc. - Committee member
- Smart Start of New Hanover County - Board member, former president
- North Carolina Bar Association — Section: Real Property - Member
- New Hanover County Zoning Board of Adjustment - Former board member
- Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Wilmington Alumnus, Class of 2011) - Leadership Wilmington Alumnus, Class of 2011
- Community Associations Institute - Member
- Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance - Member
- American Bar Association — Section: Real Property, Trust and Estate Law - Member
Court Admissions
- All state courts in North Carolina
- North Carolina, 2005
Headquarters:
New Bern, North Carolina
56 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
14 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Community Association Law
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers®, 2024
Publications
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