Atty. Leigh A. Wilkinson

Atty. Leigh A. Wilkinson

Leigh A. Wilkinson is a lawyer practicing business, health care.

New Bern New Bern 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (919) 439-8269 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Leigh A. Wilkinson at a glance

Leigh A. Wilkinson is a Member based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Ward and Smith, P.A. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business and health care. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North (1985). Educated at The University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1985) and North Carolina State University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Leigh A. Wilkinson is a lawyer practicing business, health care
  • Leigh received a B.S. degree from North Carolina State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Leigh practices at Ward and Smith, P.A in New Bern, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Leigh A. Wilkinson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leigh A. Wilkinson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Leigh A. Wilkinson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Leigh A. Wilkinson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in North Carolina →

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 New Bern 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.

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New Bern or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leigh A. Wilkinson

Where is Leigh A. Wilkinson's law office located?
Leigh A. Wilkinson's law practice is located in New Bern, North Carolina. The firm is Ward and Smith, P.A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leigh A. Wilkinson handle?
Leigh A. Wilkinson focuses on business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Leigh A. Wilkinson practiced law?
Leigh A. Wilkinson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Leigh A. Wilkinson go to law school?
Leigh A. Wilkinson earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Leigh A. Wilkinson for a consultation?
You can contact Leigh A. Wilkinson 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 Leigh A. Wilkinson received?
Leigh A. Wilkinson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina School of Law
- 1985
B.S.
North Carolina State University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North
Admitted: 1985

Reviews

4.8
11 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.