Auley M. Crouch, III
Civil Litigation
Construction Law
Condemnation/Eminent Domain
Lee focuses his practice in civil litigation, including such areas as commercial, construction, real estate, defective products and personal injury.
Lee also has extensive experience in condemnation/eminent domain, land use and zoning disputes, often involving complex and particularly challenging issues. Lee has been a North Carolina Certified Mediator since 1993 and has often served as an Arbitrator.
Lee is a Wilmington native. He previously practiced with Carr, Swails, Huffine, Crouch & Keeter in Wilmington before founding his present firm, Block, Crouch, Keeter, Behm & Sayed, LLP in 1996. Lee is married and has three grown children and three grandchildren. He enjoys biking, running and is active in various community organizations, including board service.
Education
- John Marshall Law School (J.D. with distinction, 1976)
- The Citadel (B.S., 1966)
Admitted to Practice
- North Carolina State Bar, 1976
- United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, 1980
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1987
Honors and Distinctions
- AV Distinguished for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability, Martindale Hubbell
- Legal Elite – Litigation, Business NC, 2015
- Legal Elite – Construction, Business NC, 2015
- “Super Lawyer” North Carolina Super Lawyers, General Litigation 2013-16, 2018
- Duke Private Adjudication Center Panel of Mediators, Member
- The John Marshall Journal, Associate Editor 1975-76
Professional and Personal Affiliations
- Fifth Judicial Bar, Member, President 1995
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
- North Carolina Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section, Councilmember
- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
- New Hanover County Bar Association
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Kid’s Making It, Board Member