About

Leto Copeley is a tremendously experienced attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a focus on representing sufferers of crime, particularly sexual abuse, and handling catastrophic non-public damage cases. Leto Copeley is a seasoned litigator with many years of enjoy representing plaintiffs in each nation and federal courts in North Carolina. Her modern-day exercise is in most cases targeted on advocating for victims of crime, particularly those who have skilled sexual abuse. Additionally, she also handles instances concerning catastrophic non-public injuries. Throughout her career, Leto has garnered widespread reputation for her top notch work. She holds the highest score (AV) for criminal capacity and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell. She has additionally been consistently diagnosed in prestigious publications such as Best Lawyers in America and North Carolina Super Lawyers, in which she has been named one of the top fifty ladies attorneys in the nation on a couple of activities. In addition to her felony exercise, Leto is actively concerned in sharing her knowledge and knowledge together with her friends within the prison career. She often lectures and provides sensible recommendation in persevering with criminal education applications organized by using various groups, inclusive of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Association of Women Lawyers, and the Labor and Employment Section of the American Bar Association. Leto has additionally held leadership positions within the North Carolina prison community and has a strong song file of network provider. Her willpower to each her customers and the community units her aside as a compassionate and skilled advocate for those in need.

Legal Issues

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• American Sign Language: Spoken
• English: Spoken, Written
• Spanish: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

4th Circuit

Since 1988">

North Carolina

Since 1984">

Experience

• Of counsel
  White & Stradley PLLC
  2020
• Partner
  Copeley Johnson & Groninger PLLC
  2011
• Partner
  Patterson Harkavy LLP
  1996
• Staff Lawyer
  Legal Services of Southern Piedmont
  1984
• Law Clerk to the Honorable James E. McMillan
  United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
  1983

Education

Harvard Law School

J.D.
Graduation year: 1983">

City University of New York - Hunter College

Graduation year: 1980">

Associations

National Trial Lawyers- Top 100 Lawyers

has membership
2011 - Current">

North Carolina Bar Association

Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Council
2011 - Current">

North Carolina Bar Association

Co-chair, CLE Committee, Litigation Section
2011 - Current">

Judicial District 15B

has membership
2004 - Current">

Orange County Bar Association

has membership
2004 - Current">

American Association for Justice

has membership
2000 - Current">

Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group

has membership
1999 - Current">

American Bar Association

has membership
1994 - Current">

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

has membership; Past Chair; Executive Committee
1993 - Current">

National Employment Lawyers Association

has membership
1993 - Current">

North Carolina State Bar

has membership
1984 - Current">

North Carolina Bar Association

has membership
1984 - Current">

North Carolina Association of Women Lawyers

has membership; Past President; Past Board of Directors has membership
1984 - Current">

North Carolina Bar Association

Co-Chair Law Practice Management Section Council
2008 - 2011">

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Co-Chair, Education Committee
2008 - 2009">

AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee

has membership
2008 - 2009">

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Board of Directors
2002 - 2007">

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Former Chair, Workers Compensation Section
2004 - 2005">

North Carolina Association of Women Lawyers

Judicial Endorsements Committee
1998 - 2005">

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Co-Chair, Women s Caucus
2000 - 2002">

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Co-Chair, Executive Committee, Employment Law Section
1999 - 2000">

North Carolina Bar Association

Co-Chair, Law School Liaison Committee
1999 - 2000">

North Carolina Association of Women Lawyers

Board of Directors
1995 - 2000">

North Carolina Association of Women Lawyers

President
1998 - 1999">

Farmworkers Legal Services

Board of Directors
1994 - 1998">

North Carolina Bar Association

Co-Chair, Labor and Employment Section Council
1994 - 1996">

North Carolina Association of Women Lawyers

Board of Directors
1990 - 1991">

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Conditional Fees

Location