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James R. Lewis
Plaintiff's Trial Attorney
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James R. Lewis represents personal injury claimants and families of those who have suffered wrongful death. Mr. Lewis is a skilled trial attorney who handles cases through to verdict including investigation, discovery, ADR, expert discovery and trial. Clients consider Mr. Lewis knowledgeable, confident and firm in his approach. Admitted to practice in California and in several federal district courts, Mr. Lewis pursues justice for his clients in all venues. He is a member in good standing with the Sacramento and Placer County Bar Associations, the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Assoc. Mr. Lewis was selected again in 2023 as a Northern California Super Lawyer, and as a Top Attorney in Sacramento by Sacramento Magazine for EIGHT consecutive years (2015-2023).
Education
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- J.D. (2000) | Advocacy and Taxation
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- Honors: Writer, and Editor of McGeorge Initiative Review Project.
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- University of California - Santa Barbara
- B.A. (1997) | Political Science
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- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude. Invitee to Senior Honors Thesis Progam, Dept. of Political Science. Asst. Editor and Sports Editor of La Cumbre. Peer Counselor, Dept. of Political Science.
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Professional Experience
- Owner, Trial Attorney
- Lewis Injury
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- Handling of personal injury and wrongful death cases from intake through trial including discovery, alternative dispute resolution, law and motion, expert discovery, trial and binding arbitrations.
- Trial Attorney
- Frank Penney Injury Lawyers, APC
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- Law Clerk
- Brayton Purcell
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- Specialized in all aspects of written discovery and law, and motion practice.
Awards
- Northern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Northern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Top Attorneys in Sacramento
- Sacramento Magazine
- James R. Lewis was named again to Sacramento Magazine's Top Lawyers List for 2018. From the hundreds of personal injury attorneys in the Sacramento area, he was one of just 58 selected as a Top Lawyer. Professional Research Services surveyed the community to determine the top lawyers in 2018. Attorneys were nominated by their peers, and then carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, license status, and their current standing with the State Bar. Attorneys who received the highest number of votes in each specialty were selected to the list. This is the fourth consecutive year that Mr. Lewis was selected as a Top Lawyer!
- Northern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Top Attorneys in Sacramento
- Sacramento Magazine
- James R. Lewis was named again to Sacramento Magazine's Top Lawyers List for 2017. Professional Research Services surveyed the community to determine the top lawyers in 2017. Attorneys were selected by nomination of their peers, and then carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, license status, and their current standing with the State Bar. Attorneys who received the highest number of votes in each specialty were selected to the list. This is the third consecutive year that Mr. Lewis was selected as a Top Lawyer!
Professional Associations
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Active member in good standing.
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- Capitol City Trial Lawyer Association
- Member
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- Activities: Active member in good standing.
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- California State Bar # 232248
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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- Federal Circuit
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- U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of California
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- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of California
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- U.S. District Court - Northern District of California
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Dog Bites
- Insurance Bad Faith
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
Legal Answers
- Q. If I was wearing high heels when I was injured on someone's property, will I be considered partially negligent
- A: Depending on whether it was reasonable to wear heels in those conditions. If you were treading through the grass, mud, or snow then probably not much you can do about a recovery. It would be unsafe to wear heels in those conditions. But, if you were not the only person wearing heels at a cocktail party held on solid ground (concrete, tile, linoleum), then your chances are better. Whether it is a claim worth pursuing depends on your injuries. Premises liability claims (against property owners) are difficult and lengthy. Most attorneys will only handle those with serious injuries which required surgery or hospitalization. You should find consult with a personal injury attorney in your ... Read More
- Q. I was convicted of arson as a minor. Found guilty as a felony how long does it follow me. And how can I get it expunged.
- A: Consult a criminal attorney in your community and ask how much he or she charges to seek an expungement of the conviction from your record. It is not cheap. Typically, the amount of time that has passed since the conviction with you getting in any more trouble is a factor as is that you committed the crime when you were under 18.
- Q. Question about fender bender
- A: As a personal injury attorney, there are good reasons to ask for the amount of your coverage. First among them is whether the injured person should contact his or her own insurance and put them on notice of an "under-insured motorist claim". The injured person has an obligation to let his or her own insurance company know if there is an impending claim should you have insufficient coverage. It is correct that you do not have to disclose the information, but doing so would likely avoid you being sued to obtain the information. Once suit is filed against you, you will be asked to answer mandatory questions about your insurance coverage.
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