Amy Schaefer is a distinguished attorney with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. As a partner at Lee Kaess, PLLC in Wilmington, she specializes in land use, commercial real estate, and
litigation, offering strategic counsel to businesses, municipalities, and individuals. Committed to giving back, she also provides pro bono legal services to local nonprofits.

Amy holds degrees from the University of Dayton and Campbell University School of Law. Before joining Lee Kaess, she co-founded and managed a litigation firm and later spent six years in the Wilmington City Attorney’s Office, including a term as Interim City Attorney. During her tenure, she represented the City in cases involving condemnation, land use disputes, and contract litigation, while also providing legal training to city staff and drafting ordinances to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Amy is a respected voice in the legal community. She actively participates in the North Carolina Bar Association, serving on
multiple committees.

Beyond her legal practice, Amy is dedicated to community service. She serves as Secretary for Honor Flight of the Cape Fear and volunteers with the American Cancer Society, reflecting her deep commitment to veterans and public health initiatives.