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Drew graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell Law School in 2005 along with his wife Anna Straughan Lucas. He started his career with our firm in 2005 and became a partner in 2008.
When he is not working Drew enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and coaching basketball and soccer. Drew has served on countless boards of various non-profit corporations over the years including Haven in Lee County (2 years as Chairman), The Temple Theater, the Christian United Outreach Center (CUOC) and the Lee County Chamber of Commerce. Drew has also served multiple terms as President and as Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Lee County.
Drew attends First Baptist Church of Sanford where he has taught Sunday School for over a decade and served as a Deacon.
Drew focuses his practice of law in the areas of Real Estate, Wills and Trusts, Business Law, Contracts and Estate Probate.
Manly Andrew Lucas ("Drew") was born and raised in Sanford, North Carolina by parents Manly and Emily Lucas. He graduated from Lee Senior High School in 1998 and received degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002. Learn more about Drew here
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- Attorney
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Ingram Family YMCA
- Sanford Lawyer
Eddie was born and raised in Washington, North Carolina. He graduated from Washington High School in 1972. He then attended North Carolina State University, graduating in 1976 with a degree in Politics. Learn More about Eddie here
Attorney Eddie Winstead attended North Carolina State University, graduating in 1976. In 1979, he enrolled in the Campbell University School of Law (now the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law) in Buies Creek, NC, graduating in 1982. He and his wife then moved to Sanford where Eddie opened a private practice on Main Street in Jonesboro. In 1984 he was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney in the Eleventh Prosecutorial District, prosecuting criminal cases in Lee, Harnett and Johnston Counties until 1988, when he joined the firm of Harrington & Gilleland, which has become Harrington, Gilleland, Winstead, Feindel& Lucas, LLP.
Eddie is a member of the Board of Directors of the Ingram Family YMCA in Sanford, a former Local Advisory Board member of Capital Bank and Lee County Group Homes Board of Directors for over 15 years. He is an Eagle Scout.
Hugh Bailey joined Sanford Law Group in October 2021. He brings a diverse range of legal experience to the firm. He is a native North Carolinian, born and raised in New Bern. Hugh graduated from North Carolina State University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After his undergraduate experience, Hugh worked for 10 years as an outdoor educator with the North Carolina Outward Bound School and the Nantahala Outdoor Center. He guided internationally in Scotland, Honduras, Mexico, Malaysia, and Borneo.
In 2003, Hugh attended Vermont Law School, one of the nation's top environmental law programs. Hugh worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Johnston, Harnett, and Lee Counties for over six years where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases including traffic, DWI, drug and homicide. In addition to his work as a prosecutor, Hugh worked as an Assistant Attorney General with the Transportation Section of the North Carolina Attorney General's office and in a small General Practice firm.
Hugh was the former president of the North Carolina Bar, District 12 and was nominated and served on the North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission. He currently serves on the board for the Ruth Sheets Center at Edenton Street United Methodist Church. Hugh resides in Raleigh with his wife, Ashley and their two children (and his yellow lab, Zeke). He enjoys spending his free time paddling and fishing the waters of Eastern North Carolina.
Hugh focuses his practice in the areas of Real Estate, Wills and Trusts, Environmental Issues, Traffic, and Criminal Law.
The Lawyers and Staff of Sanford Law Group (formerly Harrington, Gilleland, & Winstead, LLP) would like to share this special autobiographical feature of our late senior partner J. Allen Harrington.
"I was born in Moncure, North Carolina on November 10, 1914. I attended school in Brickhaven and later Moncure High School, graduating in 1931. I quickly landed a job at a brick plant making ten cents an hour. In those Depression years, I also worked construction, farm jobs, as a café counterman and waiter, industrial insurance salesman, and finally as a sales representative with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
A native of Statesville, North Carolina, Robert grew up working in his parents' grocery store, Gilleland's Grocery. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar, graduating with a Journalism degree in 1972, after being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and twice serving as President of Chi Phi fraternity. He married his high school sweetheart, Cathy Ross, moved to Sanford, commuted to law school at UNC-Chapel Hill and began law practice in Sanford in 1975. His two children have produced four grandchildren, which are his #1 source of amusement.
His practice areas are commercial and residential real estate, business organizations, wills, trusts, and estate administration. Robert is a past President of the Jonesboro Rotary Club and Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce and formerly chaired the local Advisory Council for Salvation Army.
He attends First Baptist Church, where he has twice chaired the Board of Deacons, directs ushers each Sunday morning, and has taught Sunday School for over three decades. He performs with two bands, doing country vocals with Tuesday Night Music Club, plus a solid gold band, RN5P.
Robert was voted Lee County's "Best Attorney" five out of six years by a poll of readers of The Sanford Herald before the category was retired. Robert has an "AV" rating through Martindale-Hubbell since 1999, which is the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards.
A native of Statesville, North Carolina, Robert grew up working in his parents' grocery store, Gilleland's Grocery. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar, graduating with a Journalism degree in 1972, after being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa … Learn more about Robert here
Incorporated in 1874, Sanford was named for engineer C.O. Sanford who was instrumental in building the railroad lines that helped put Sanford on the map. Even before becoming a city, the area that would one day make up Sanford was important in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
In 1907, Sanford and Jonesboro both became part of the newly formed Lee County, and to honor both towns, the county courthouse was established between the two areas. In 1947, a merger proved to be beneficial for both Sanford and Jonesboro, and the City of Sanford was established. The part of the new city that had formerly been Jonesboro is still known as Jonesboro Heights today.
Bricks have always been one of the hallmarks of Sanford's industry. In 1959, six years after the Sanford Law Group was established, it was found that 10% of all of the bricks in the United States were produced in Sanford, earning it the nickname "Brick Capital of the USA".
Since our founding in Sanford, the Sanford Law Group has always done its best to serve members of the community and make them proud. We are honored to have had clients throughout the city and surrounding areas including Broadway, Jonesboro Heights, Lemon Springs, and more.
Attorney Susan Feindel was born and raised in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Education degree in 1977. For the next four years, Susan was employed by the Orange County School system as a Math and Science teacher. She was admitted to North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1981 and received her Juris Doctor degree in December 1983. While a student at North Carolina Central University School of Law, she received various awards including American Jurisprudence Book Awards and was named to Who's Who Among American Law Students and National Dean's List. Susan was a member of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity and was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in March 1984.
In 1984, Susan opened her solo practice in Sanford, North Carolina and joined the firm in 1992. Her primary area of practice is family law. She represents clients regarding divorce, child custody, child support, equitable division of marital property, post-separation support, alimony, separation agreements, adoptions, and premarital agreements.
Susan is very active in community affairs. She currently serves on the Lee County Elections Board where she was Chairman from 2005 - 2013 and 2015-2018. She has served as President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Eleventh Judicial District Bar. In addition, she has served on the board of directors of the Helping Hand Clinic and St. Luke Preschool as well as the Administrative Board of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Susan has also served as President and Parliamentarian of the Democratic Women of Lee County, Secretary/Treasurer of the Lee County Bar Association, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Lee County. She is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association and its Family Law Section as well as the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. She is certified as a Mediator for Family Law Financial Matters.
Susan resides in Sanford. She has two children, Richard, Jr., and Elizabeth. Susan enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and relaxing at the beach.
Susan was born and raised in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Education degree in 1977. For the next four years, Susan was employed … Learn more about Susan here
Sanford Law Group's Attorney Susan Feindel understands the financial and emotional impact divorce may have on you, especially when child custody and support or equitable distribution of assets is involved. She knows that your case is unique, and strives to give you the individual attention that you deserve Read More…