Morgan Lea is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader in the housing and mortgage servicing industries, making a significant impact at McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (MRLP) and beyond. With a deep understanding of legal challenges in Florida foreclosures and evictions, she has earned the trust of national servicers, lenders and financial institutions. Her expertise, dedication to professional excellence and leadership in diversity initiatives make her a standout in the industry.
Joining MRLP in 2022, Lea quickly established herself as a top-performing attorney, specializing in foreclosure and eviction matters with a client-centered approach. She represents lenders, servicers and investors in judicial foreclosure actions throughout Florida, while also managing the firm’s post-foreclosure evictions. With over a decade of experience, she has helped clients navigate complex state and federal regulations, ensuring compliance and achieving favorable outcomes. Her keen legal insight and proactive problem-solving have streamlined internal processes, improving both efficiency and client satisfaction.
Beyond her legal work, Lea is a driving force behind MRLP’s diversity and inclusion efforts. As vice chair of the firm’s African American Resource Group, she has successfully organized initiatives that foster a sense of belonging within the firm and the broader mortgage servicing community. Her leadership extends into the Orlando community, where she has served on local nonprofit boards and city committees. Currently, as president of Parramore District, Inc., she advocates for business owners and residents in Orlando’s historic African American neighborhood. Lea’s commitment to mentorship, industry advocacy and community engagement exemplifies the values of MRLP.
What is one thing you would tell a younger version of yourself?
I graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and entered FAMU’s College of Law at just 20 years old, too young even to enjoy a legal drink..Reflecting on that time takes me back to my 20-year-old self in 2008, a bright and eager young Black woman on the brink of a daunting journey through law school, determined to continue excelling academically. While I possessed intelligence, I was largely naive about the realities of the world around me. I was unprepared for the challenges the recession and the housing crisis would impose on my family...I want to embrace and reassure her, telling her: No matter the challenges life throws your way, and regardless of how unprepared you may feel for what lies ahead, allow yourself the grace to stumble and learn. Every adversity you face on your journey to success will reveal that YOU ARE ENOUGH. You already have everything within you, and with the right support, you will make it through.
Name:
Morgan Lea
Age:
37
Title:
Senior Associate Attorney, Florida Foreclosure and Evictions
Company Name:
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
