40 Years of Experience You Can Rely On
Trial-tested counsel for investors, businesses, and property owners in San Antonio.
Royal B. Lea III has practiced civil trial law in San Antonio since 1986. Board Certified, AV Preeminent rated, and a FINRA arbitrator — he brings four decades of courtroom judgment to every case he takes.
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell rating
Board Certified
Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
FINRA Arbitrator
Appointed dispute-resolution neutral
ABOTA Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
FINRA Arbitrator
A Different Perspective
Not just a trial lawyer — a FINRA arbitrator too.
As a FINRA arbitrator, Royal Lea has sat on the panel deciding investor disputes. That vantage point — seeing how arbitrators actually weigh evidence and credibility — shapes every case he builds for his clients. He is also a former Co-Chair of the Amicus Brief Committee for the Public Investors Advocacy Bar Association (PIABA), helping shape the arguments used nationally to protect investors' rights.
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Four decades of civil trial experience, focused where it matters most.
Securities Litigation & Arbitration
Representing investors defrauded in private placements and unregistered securities offerings.
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Continuing representation for long-standing clients in commercial and contract disputes.
Learn More →Real Estate Litigation
Continuing representation for long-standing clients in real estate and property disputes.
Learn More →Fiduciary Litigation
Holding trustees, executors, agents, and financial professionals accountable.
Learn More →Disputes Between Business Owners
Partnership breakups, shareholder disputes, and owner-versus-owner litigation.
Learn More →Active Matter
Ferrum Capital Claims Information
Royal Lea represents the court-appointed receiver in the Ferrum Capital receivership. Investor and non-investor claimants can find claim forms, procedures, and filing deadlines on our dedicated Ferrum Claims page.
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(210) 862-2847Office
1901 NW Military Hwy, Suite 218
San Antonio, TX 78213