Education
University of North Carolina, J.D. 2000. North Carolina Law Review.
University of North Carolina, B.A. History, 1997.
Bar Admissions and Licensing
North Carolina, 2006 and Georgia, 2000.
North Carolina Federal District Courts
Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Prior Practice Experience
King & Spalding LLP, Atlanta, 2000-05
Interests and Activities
Hands on Charlotte, Board of Directors, Secretary
Service Juris Day,
Chairman
King & Spalding Pro Bono Award
Direct: (704) 716-1213
Email: lerwin@ebcmlaw.com
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Lex concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, construction
law, employment issues, and real estate disputes.
He is regularly asked to speak on construction and lien issues, in
addition to publishing articles on various construction litigation
issues. His extensive knowledge of business law and labor and employment
law gives him a wealth of insight that benefits his clients through all
aspects of dispute resolution.
2011 Legal Elite, Young
Guns (Best Under 40)
®
2010, 2011 Super
Lawyers, Rising Stars
®
Representative matters:
- Obtained a favorable settlement for several subcontractors that
performed work on a $100 million, 1,200 acre golf course project
where the developer went out of business.
- Negotiated numerous commercial and residential contracts for
contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners such that his clients’
interests were protected through favorable contract terms, including
contracts related to the construction of a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the
demolition of the old Charlotte Coliseum, and multi-million dollar
homes.
- Obtained funds for subcontractor clients when general contractors
and/or owners failed to pay for work performed by the
subcontractors.
- Represented individual homeowners against contractors in residential
disputes and negotiated successful settlement amounts for his
clients.