Lisa received her juris doctor degree 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 1982.
Lisa's practice includes business and construction litigation. She also advises a variety of businesses on corporate law, employment and contract matters. In addition, Lisa handles personal injury and professional malpractice cases.
Lisa has resided in Charlotte since 1982. She and her husband, John, are the parents of four children: Kristi, Ben, Mimi and Rachel.
Lisa's noteworthy cases include:
- The successful defense of a construction defect case which resulted in a verdict of $57,000 in favor of the general contractor. The court awarded attorney's fees and interest amounting to an additional $55,000.
- Settlement of a legal malpractice case which resulted in a policy limit recovery for her client.
- Closing of a complex asset sale for a large construction company involving the sale of both land and equipment in North and South Carolina.
- Settlement of a claim against a developer for breach of contract amounting to a seven-figure recovery (in cash and property) for her client.
- Settlement of a work-related personal injury case for a client who suffered catastrophic and permanently debilitating injuries as a result of an industrial accident at his job site.
- Resolution of two complex cases against a large national homebuilder who sold homes with defective septic systems to two different families. The defective septic systems caused untreated wastewater to surface in the homeowners' yards, creating serious health risks for both families. Lisa filed a lawsuit which included over ten defendants on behalf of each property owner for breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, negligent infliction of emotional distress, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and professional malpractice. With Lisa's extensive legal experience, she was able to avoid a costly and stressful trial by settling these cases during mediation. Her clients received compensation for their damages which enabled them to correct the defects in their septic systems.
- A jury trial which involved claims of undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty resulted in a successful verdict for her clients.
Read Lisa’s article about the changes in 2013 to lien laws in NC.
Protecting Lien and Bond Claim Rights
Lisa Godfrey
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Testimonials
Great, efficient service. Highly recommended.
Mrs. Godfrey did a great job on a recent project where I was unable to collect on a bad debt. After filing a lien, she followed up with both the customer and general contractor on my behalf. With her persistence, I was able to collect payment on the job. I could not have done this without her help.
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