Atty. Britton C. Lewis

Atty. Britton C. Lewis

Britton maintains a diverse practice within Carruthers & Roth’s Banking and Finance and Commercial Real Estate practice groups. This allows him to serve as the rare attorney that advises clients on transactional matters one moment and argues before the court on their behalf the next.

Greensboro Greensboro 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Britton C. Lewis at a glance

Britton C. Lewis is a real estate and bankruptcy attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Carruthers & Roth PA. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2015). Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2015) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Britton maintains a diverse practice within Carruthers & Roth’s Banking and Finance and Commercial Real Estate practice groups
  • This allows him to serve as the rare attorney that advises clients on transactional matters one moment and argues before the court on their behalf the next
  • Britton routinely represents developers and business owners with sales and acquisitions, development projects, leasing, and financing transactions
  • He is equipped to help clients with all aspects of due diligence and development, including drafting and negotiating buy-sell agreements, negotiating loan documents, assisting in survey and title review, negotiating and drafting declarations, facilitating clients with zoning and land use matters, and closing sophisticated multi-million-dollar transactions
  • Britton also routinely represents lenders in documenting and closing loans on the front end, and assists clients striving to protect their rights when things go awry, assisting in workouts, foreclosures, and bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
  • He represents traditional and asset-based lenders in addition to trade creditors
  • Britton is particularly involved in representing creditors and insurers in mass tort reorganizations
  • Prior to joining Carruthers & Roth, Britton clerked for the Honorable Patrick Flatley in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Practice Areas Explained

Britton C. Lewis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Britton C. Lewis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greensboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Britton C. Lewis

Where is Britton C. Lewis's law office located?
Britton C. Lewis's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The firm is Carruthers & Roth PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Britton C. Lewis handle?
Britton C. Lewis focuses on real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Britton C. Lewis practiced law?
Britton C. Lewis has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Britton C. Lewis go to law school?
Britton C. Lewis earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.A., 2012).
How can I contact Britton C. Lewis for a consultation?
You can contact Britton C. Lewis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Britton C. Lewis received?
Britton C. Lewis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Journal of Law and Technology, Notes Editor; Best Lawyers in America — UNC School of Law, Highest Grade in Secured Transactions.

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2015
B.A.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Journal of Law and Technology, Notes Editor
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — UNC School of Law, Highest Grade in Secured Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — UNC School of Law, Holderness Moot Court, Negotiation Team Member
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — UNC School of Law, Millard S. Breckenridge Prize for Excellence in Taxation Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2015

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