Leto Copeley
About Leto
Biography
I am here to help you if you have been injured on the job, been in an accident that was caused by someone who was negligent, if you are the victim of a crime, or if you have been treated unlawfully in the workplace. I have handled cases at every level of the state and federal courts in North Carolina. Our law firm believes in communication. It is our policy to keep you informed about what is happening in your case at every step.
Outside of my work, you can find me involved in Hillsborough Rotary Club activities! I love Rotary because it's an organization committed to bringing everyone together for the common good, here in North Carolina and around the world. I am also involved in my church, St. Philips Episcopal of Durham. I represent working people because of my past experience having to support myself as an auto parts worker, house cleaner and waitress.
Attorneys Leto Copeley and Valerie Johnson (aka the “Law Sisters“) even have a podcast about Sexual Harassment in the workplace. Learn ways you can protect yourself from Sexual Harassment by listening to their podcast series, Sex at Work, available on the Law Sisters website, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, TuneIn, and Stitcher.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
33 years
42 years
33 years
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 41 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Copeley Johnson & Groninger PLLC
300 Blackwell St., Suite 101, Durham, NC, 27701
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Leto Copeley's Reviews
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13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Melinda Terry | December 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Wonderful laywer!!
Took my workman comp case. She did a wonderful job bc my company said my injury wasnt work related.i work for them 20 yrs..
Posted by phil | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great Attorney
I was a union officer for 30 years at a factory in Wilson. Decades ago we started getting involved in helping our members with worker comp claims. For the last twenty years or so we worked with Leto. She was fantastic!!! I was disabled at work and she settled my claim for $260k after her fee. This wa...
Posted by Michael Atkinson | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
review of copeley , johnson & groninger.
I had leto copeley as my workers comp attorney because she was very knowledgeable about the workerscomp law . and she always kept me in form about my case. I will recommend her to all of my friends and family . she is the best . and her paralegal is very smart about law .
Posted by Ben | June 04, 2015 | Workers Compensation
1st choice
If you need a knowledgable and professional attorney for workers compensation cases Leto should be the first one you call. She guided me through every step of the process and she is always there if you need her. There is no doubt if I am ever in a situation again, she will be the first one I call.
Leto Copeley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Leto Copely for any wrongful termination issue, as well as personal injury and workers compensation cases. Leto is very knowledgeable and experienced and is a terrific litigator."
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Experience
Honors
2014
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2012
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2010
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Best Lawyer, Workers' Comensation, Best Lawyers in America
2009
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Top Fity Women Lawyers in North Carolina, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Women of Wisdom Silver Service Award, North Carolina Association of Women Attornyes
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Top Fifty Women Lawyers in North Carolina, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Top Fifty Women Lawyers in North Carolina, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2006
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Best Lawyer,Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Top Fifty Women Lawyers in North Carolina, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Copeley Johnson & Groninger PLLC
1996 - 2011
Partner, Patterson Harkavy LLP
Associations
2004 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
North Carolina Judicial District 15B BarMember
2000 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1999 - Present
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy groupMember
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticePast Chair, Workers' Comp Section
1984 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember, Past Chair
1984 - Present
North Carolina Association of Women AttorneysMember, Past President
Sample of Legal Cases
Case remanded to North Carolina Industrial Commission
Plaintiff won on appeal
Plaintiff won on appeal
Remand for trial
Education
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
American Sign Language