Lee Poole, Jr.

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Lee Poole, Jr.: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Lee focuses his complex litigation practice in the areas of business disputes, premises liability, medical malpractice, and commercial trucking and transportation. Currently, he serves on the firm’s management committee and is the managing partner of the Charlotte office.

With more than 30 years of litigation experience, Lee has in-depth knowledge of the litigation process from start to finish, and can counsel his clients on how to efficiently navigate the process, keeping risk mitigation and budgetary constraints clearly in mind. His combination of leadership skills and experience enables him to assemble the best teams to provide his clients with high quality work and excellent customer service.

Lee has tried more than 30 cases to a verdict during his career, successfully defended clients in binding arbitrations, and has argued dispositive motions and other matters in both federal and state courts. Additionally, Lee has represented clients on appellate matters before the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the North Carolina Supreme Court, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Lee obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Commercial Litigation from 2013 - 2016. Lee has been selected for inclusion by North Carolina Super Lawyers each year from 2010 to 2017.

Accomplishments

•Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Commercial Litigation (2013-2026)
•Selected for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers (2010-2019)
•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
•Selected for inclusion in the 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition

Most Recent Posts

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Cranfill Sumner LLP Announces Executive Committee

Cranfill Sumner LLP today announced the formation of its Executive Committee, a milestone in the firm’s ongoing strategic evolution and long-term governance vision. This development follows the firm’s recent appointment of its first Chief Executive Officer....

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33 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2026

Thirty-three attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2026....

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Cranfill Sumner Honors Managing Partner Marshall Wall with 2025 Core Value Award

Cranfill Sumner LLP recognized Marshall Wall with its 2025 Core Value Award, the firm’s most prestigious honor. The firm presents the award annually to one or more individuals in the firm who best exemplify the firm’s core values of client service, reputation, and teamwork....

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Cranfill Sumner Attorneys and Staff Participate in 4ALL-Lawyers on Call

Attorneys and staff members from Cranfill Sumner LLP volunteered their time for the 2025 4ALL-Lawyers on Call event for the North Carolina Bar Foundation. The following individuals volunteered by answering callers’ questions during the March 7 event statewide....

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32 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2025

Thirty-two attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2025....

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32 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2024

Thirty-two attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2024....

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Cranfill Sumner Volunteers Provide Legal Advice During NCBF Empower Hour

On June 1, 20 volunteers from Cranfill Sumner LLP provided legal service to individuals who are unable to afford it through the “NC Free Legal Answers” Empower Hour program with the North Carolina Bar Foundation....

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25 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2023

Twenty-five attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2023....

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26 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2022

Twenty-six attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2022....

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Marshall Wall and Lee Poole Honored with 2020 Leaders in the Law Award

Marshall Wall and Lee Poole were recently honored with the 2020 Leaders in the Law Awards from North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Wall serves as the Managing Partner of Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), and Poole serves as Managing Partner of the firm’s Charlotte office....

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27 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2021

Twenty-seven attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2021 (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC)....

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31 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2020

Thirty-one attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2020(Copyright 2019 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC)....

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Stephanie Webster Re-Joins Cranfill Sumner Charlotte Office

Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) today announced that Stephanie Webster has re-joined the firm’s Charlotte office in an Of Counsel position. Webster will serve as an attorney in the Employment Law and Municipal & Public Entities Practice Groups....

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Cranfill Sumner Charlotte Volunteers at Men’s Shelter

Last week, members of the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner LLP recently served 300+ lunches at the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness in the Charlotte Metro region. The organization operates two shelters in Charlotte including more than 400 beds and also provides counseling and training to help occupants find employment and housing....

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21 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Named to 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Today Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) proudly announced that 21 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2019 North Carolina Rising Stars lists....

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32 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2019

Thirty-two attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 (Copyright 2018 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC)....

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20 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Named to 2018 N.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Star Lists

Today Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) proudly announced that 20 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2018 North Carolina Rising Stars lists....

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33 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2018

Thirty-three attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Eight attorneys were selected for inclusion in the list for the first time....

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17 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Named to 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List

Today Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) proudly announced that 17 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2017 North Carolina Rising Stars lists....

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26 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2017

Twenty-six attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017 (Copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC)....

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17 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Named to 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH) is proud to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2016 North Carolina Rising Stars lists....

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Attorneys Speak at CLM Education Event

Nick Valaoras and Lee Poole, attorneys in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, will be featured speakers at the 2015 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Western North Carolina Chapter Educational and Networking Event. The event is scheduled for today at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge in Charlotte. Nick and Lee will be speaking on defense and settlement strategies for workers’ compensation and civil liability cases involving chronic pain management issues....

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28 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2016

Twenty-eight attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016....

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20 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Named to 2015 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Cranfill Sumner announced that 20 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 North Carolina Super Lawyers and North Carolina Rising Stars lists....

Result

Poole Successful in Recovering from Third Party on Behalf of Hospital Client

Poole successfully from a third party contractor after settling a premises liability case on behalf of a large local hospital system. ...

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Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Named to 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition

Cranfill Sumner is proud to announced that nine of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition....

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24 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2015

Twenty-four attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America....

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21 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Named to 2014 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List

Cranfill Sumner announced that 21 of its attorneys are selected for inclusion in the 2014 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2014 North Carolina Rising Stars lists....

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25 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2014

Cranfill Sumner is proud to announce that 25 of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ....

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24 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected as 2013 North Carolina Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Ten Cranfill Sumner attorneys were selected as 2013 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 14 Cranfill Sumner attorneys were selected as 2013 North Carolina Rising Stars....

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23 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2013 Edition

Twenty-three lawyers from Cranfill Sumner were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2013...

Result

Obtained a defense verdict of no negligence in favor of an international antiques and collectibles show producer

BOB SUMNER (Raleigh), LEE POOLE (Charlotte), and JAYE BINGHAM (Raleigh) obtained a defense verdict of no negligence in favor of an international antiques and collectibles show...

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Poole Successfully Defends Nursing Home

Poole received a defense verdict on behalf a local nursing home. ...

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Poole Successfully Defends North Carolina Internist

Lee Poole received a defense verdict on behalf of a North Carolina internist facing a claim of negligent treatment. ...

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Business Disputes & Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality
  • Trucking & Commercial Transportation

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 30787, Charlotte, NC 28211
University Attended:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1986 Phi Delta Phi, 1982; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., National Order of Barristers, 1982; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Chair, 1982; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., J. Braxton Craven, 1982; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Jr. Memorial Moot Court Competition, 1982
Law School Attended:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1986 Phi Delta Phi; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., National Order of Barristers; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., Chair; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., J. Braxton Craven; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., Jr. Memorial Moot Court Competition
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, North Carolina; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina; U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina; U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Memberships:

Community Involvement

•DRI, Member
•NCBA, Member
•Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Member
•NCADA, Member

Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Cases or matters referenced do not represent the lawyer's entire record. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. The outcome of a particular case cannot be predicated upon a lawyer's or a law firm's past results.; Represented ED physician where client was accused of failure to diagnosis an infection leading to necrotizing fascitis/sepsis. The jury returned a verdict of no negligence.; Represented an auto dealership in a malicious prosecution suit including a trial of two weeks. The jury returned a verdict of no negligence.; Represented a municipal entity regarding a wrongful termination claim which was tried in Federal Court, NC Middle District. The jury found for our client.; Represented a commercial client in a trucking matter tried in western NC. The jury returned a verdict for significantly less than the final offer before trial.; Represented, as co-counsel, a nursing home in Mecklenburg County in which Plaintiff alleged negligent care resulted in Stage IV decubitus ulcers and sepsis. The jury returned a verdict of no negligence.; Represented a company in a premise liability/negligent security case and two week trial, resulting in a defense verdict, where plaintiff alleged that jewelry valued in excess of 1.2 million dollars was stolen.; Represented a large trucking company in a two-week jury trial in Lincoln County in which a defense verdict was obtained based on sudden emergency.; Represented, as co-counsel, a professional sports team and obtained a stay of proceedings in state court against the team on a personal injury action filed by a former player. Case was dismissed in arbitration. Presented oral arguments to NC Court of Appeals in support of stay and dismissal. Trial court's decisions were affirmed.; Represented an LLC in a six- to seven-week trial brought by seven landowners who lived in the immediate vicinity of the client's operation. Plaintiffs sought damages in the neighborhood of $1 million dollars and the court's final award was $75, 000.; Represented, as co-counsel, an OB/GYN group in a malpractice claim in which our firm was able to convince the plaintiffs' attorney to take a dismissal of the action based on the testimony of our physicians and the child's treating physicians.; Represented a general contractor in a three-day binding arbitration regarding water intrusion into a commercial building, as co-counsel, on a counterclaim for damages in the amount of roughly $250, 000. The arbitrator ruled in favor of the client/construction company.; Successfully represented an insurance carrier in a UIM/wrongful death arbitration before a three-person panel of arbitrators.; Represented, as co-counsel, a southeastern US law firm in federal court and obtained a dismissal of malpractice action seeking class action status and damages in excess of 5 million dollars.
ISLN:
904366363

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/14/14 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/02/14 in Civil Litigation

    Lee Poole was my first boss and mentor when I graduated from law school. His presence in the courtrooma and his legal acumen are incredibly impressive. I continue to be impressed with his work and his high level of professionalism and courtesy.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/29/14 in Civil Litigation

    Lee is one of the best litigators I know. He has the highest ethical standards and always exercises measured judgment. He is a credit to our bar.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/29/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/29/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/29/14 in Personal Injury Defense

    Excellent lawyer in every regard.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/29/14 in Defense Litigation

    Mr. Poole is an experienced and wise attorney. He has experience in virtually all areas of litigation and insurance defense. He can be trusted and possesses excellent judgment.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 08/29/14 in Litigation

    Excellent attorney through all stages of representation including negotiations and trial.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/29/14 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/29/14 in Automobile Liability Defense

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