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Pursuing North Carolina Lee Wilson Bettis Jr
Lee Wilson Bettis Jr

Lee Wilson Bettis Jr

Bettis Law Firm, PLLC, Down Town New Bern, across from the Court House

21 years of experience

Employment Law, Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Personal Injury

North Carolina

Biography

I am a former Marine, (1982-1986) who began practicing Federal Criminal law in 2001 in New York City. In 2004 I was admitted to the North Carolina Bar and have been a practicing trial attorney ever since. I say "trial attorney", because that is what I am. Whether you have a complex criminal felony, a misdemeanor, a DWI, or a domestic case; if I cannot reach a reasonable conclusion with opposing counsel, I am always prepared to empanel a jury and plead your case. With nearly 19 years of Criminal, Domestic and Civil trial experience, both in North Carolina and in New York, there are not many situations I haven't seen. This may be the first time you have needed a lawyer. You may be anxious, or confused, or terrified about your situation. Give me a call and rest assured I will put my experience and proven ability to work for you.


Fees

Free Consultation


Practice Area

Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination,
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes,
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce,
DUI & DWI
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce,
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights,
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law,
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death,

Languages

Spanish: Spoken


Professional Experience

Mayor
City of New Bern, North Carolina
2009 - 2013

Education

Brooklyn Law School

J.D. (2000)

Brooklyn Law School


Professional Associations

North Carolina State Bar

Member

Current

North Carolina State Bar
American Bar Association

2001 - Current

American Bar Association
American Bar Association

2001 - Current

American Bar Association
American Bar Association

2001 - Current

American Bar Association
American Bar Association

2001 - Current

American Bar Association



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Offices

Bettis Law Firm, PLLC
225 A Broad Street New Bern, NC 28560
Toll-Free: (252) 649-1710
Fax: (252) 649-1711



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