Atty. Lisa Leeaphorn
Lisa advises and represents clients in matters involving insurance law, civil litigation, and business law. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, Lisa brings a multifaceted background and global perspective to her legal practice, allowing her to connect with a diverse range of clients.
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Lisa Leeaphorn is a business and insurance attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Young Moore and Henderson PA. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2018). Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2023) and Duke University (M.B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Lisa advises and represents clients in matters involving insurance law, civil litigation, and business law
- Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, Lisa brings a multifaceted background and global perspective to her legal practice, allowing her to connect with a diverse range of clients
- Before becoming a lawyer, she worked in key roles within Fortune 500 companies where she honed her skills in global project management, marketing, and sales
- Her practical experience and firsthand insights into the intricate workings of the corporate world uniquely equip her to navigate the complexities of her clients’ challenges
- Lisa’s affinity for rules and writing eventually led her to pursue a law degree, which she earned at the University of North Carolina School of Law
- She also holds an M.B.A. from Duke University and a B.A. in Marketing from Thammasat University in Thailand
- Lisa is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion
- While attending Thammasat University, she founded Students in Free Enterprise, an organization that partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to train and license blind high school students and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to become part-time tour guides
- Prior to attending law school, Lisa volunteered as a business plan writer, assisting refugee entrepreneurs in securing business loans to pursue their American dreams
- Her philanthropic endeavors highlight her desire to use her skills and knowledge to effect positive change in the lives of those she serves
- Lisa resides in Durham with her husband and daughter
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Lisa Leeaphorn's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa Leeaphorn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Raleigh 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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