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James R. Lewis

James R. Lewis

 
  • Personal Injury, Products Liability
  • California
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Joseph Maloney
Joseph Maloney July 24, 2021
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Jim is the whole package of someone who cares, analyzes the various problems analytically while retaining the personal outlook of what the client needs, and understands that everyone needs to work together. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

James and I worked together on a difficult personal injury case arising out of a bicycle accident.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

James recognized that the client needed special assistance, because the defendant was the United States and had to be filed in federal court.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2010-2016
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Jim was especially strong on dealing with the very difficult issues flowing from health insurance coverage and subrogation demands by the insurance company.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

This was a very complicated legal problem; James discerned the special difficulty and asked me to assist in the case.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Very few cases present such complicated legal issues as those against the government; but Jim grasped them all.

Communication Skills: Excellent

A very good communicator both with the client and with me. Jim explained things to the client in a way that was clear without over-simplifying.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Cooperation of multiple counsel is an excellent way to test ethics and professionalism, given its many challenges. Jim was absolutely straight-forward.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Personal injury
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Litigation

Jim exhibited all of these skills in our matter

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Someone you can trust, and talk to.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes