James R. Lewis
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James R. Lewis
Biography
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 2020 as a Northern California Super Lawyer, and as a Top Attorney in Sacramento by Sacramento Magazine for six consecutive years (2015-2020).
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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney Frank Penney Injury Lawyers, APC
Year: 2004 - 2020
Description:
Law Clerk Brayton Purcell
Year: 2001 - 2002
Description: Specialized in all aspects of written discovery and law, and motion practice.
Owner, Trial Attorney Lewis Injury
Year: 2021 - Current
Description: 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.
Professional Associations
Capitol City Trial Lawyer Association Member (2005 - Current)
California State Bar  # 232248 Member (2004 - Current)
Sacramento County Bar Association Member (2007 - Current)
Awards
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Northern California Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Top Attorneys in Sacramento
Sacramento Magazine 2018.0
Note: 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!
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Northern California Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Top Attorneys in Sacramento
Sacramento Magazine 2017.0
Note: 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!
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Northern California Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2016.0
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Northern California Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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Northern California Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2012.0
Note: James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis joins an exclusive list of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Northern California for 2012. Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.
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Lifetime Appointment
Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2011.0
Note: Appointed to the exclusive membership of Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a collection of the best trial attorneys in the United States. Mr. Lewis joins an elite group of less than 200 California attorneys who have secured verdicts, settlements or awards for their client in excess of $1,000,000.00.
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Northern California Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2021.0
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Northern California Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2014.0
Note: For the third consecutive year, James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis joins an exclusive list of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Northern California for 2014. Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.
Education
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University of the Pacific J.D. (2000) | Advocacy and Taxation
Year: 1997 - 2000
Honors: Writer, and Editor of McGeorge Initiative Review Project.
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University of California - Santa Barbara B.A. (1997) | Political Science
Year: 1995 - 1997
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.
Websites
https://www.lewisinjury.com/
James R. Lewis My Injury Lawyer
Lewis Injury
3626 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 100B, Sacramento, CA 95864
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed