Lisa G. Godfrey

Attorney

Charlotte, North Carolina

Tel. 704-372-1360

Fax. 704-372-7402

Email

Lisa G. Godfrey

Lisa received her Juris Doctorate from The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland. She began practicing law with the firm in 1983. She is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the Mecklenburg County Bar, and the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers.

The primary focus of Lisa’s practice is construction and commercial litigation. She brings a wealth of experience in lien and bond claims and has successfully litigated on behalf of owners, general contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry. She also advises a variety of small businesses on corporate law, employment and contract matters. Lisa also handles personal injury and medical malpractice cases, often in conjunction with Eddie and Frances Knox.

Lisa has resided in Charlotte since 1982 and is active in her church and community. She and her husband, John, are the parents of four children - Kristi, Ben, Mimi and Rachel.

Areas of Practice:

Commercial & Construction Litigation

Corporate Law

Employee Law

Insurance Law

Personal Injury

Medical Malpractice

Litigation Percentage:

60% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

North Carolina, 1982

Illinois, 1981

U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina

U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina

U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit

Education:

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC, 1980

Juris Doctorate

University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1977

B.S.

Honors: Cum Laude

Honors: With Honors

Major: Psychology

Professional Associations and Memberships:

North Carolina State Bar

Member

Mecklenburg County Bar

Member

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys

Member

Year Joined Practice:

1983

Past Employment Positions:

U.S. Court of Claims, Law Clerk, 1980 - 1981