Lawrence Craige, Craige & Fox, PLLC

I support the Cape Fear Economic Development Council since I believe it is important that all citizens take responsibility for the quality of life in their community. The types of industry and businesses that make the Cape Fear Region their home have a tremendous impact on our region’s quality of life. As the nation’s economy, particularly North Carolina’s, has shifted from the industrial age to the information age, it is critical that citizens work together to attract businesses based on the new information economy.

By joining the Cape Fear Economic Development Council, I hope to contribute by bringing information economy businesses to the community that build on and improve our existing quality of life. Specifically, the Cape Fear River and our beaches are invaluable natural resources that must be protected so that future generations can enjoy these treasures as well. New businesses that recognize the importance of our natural resources will not only assist in preserving them, but also strengthen our economy so that more private and public monies may be used to protect our environmental assets.

Information: Lawrence S. Craige was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1989, he received his Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary. He later received his Master of Arts in 1993 from the University of Alabama, before being awarded his Juris Doctorate in 1997 from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

Lawrence is a member of the New Hanover County Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, and American Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Elder Law and Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law sections. He is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is certified to mediate matters in Superior Court and matters before the Clerk of Court such as guardianship and competency proceedings.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Guardianship Association and is a co chair of their legislative advocacy committee. Lawrence is also the President of the Historic Wilmington Foundation and is a past President of Wilmington Downtown, Inc.

Lawrence’s primary areas of practice include: Estate Planning and Administration, Business Law, Fiduciary Litigation, and Guardianship and Elder Law.