Evan G. Lewis

Evan G. Lewis

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 44 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Washington, NC
Practice Areas: Social Security, Litigation, Business ... +4 more

P.O. Box 187, 113 East 15th Street, Suite 3, Washington, NC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003
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About Evan

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

44 years

20%
Business 15%

15 years

15%
Civil Rights 10%

44 years

10%
Tax 10%

22 years

10%
Elder Law 5%

44 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1999

Active

Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Licensed in Virginia for 44 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1981

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Location

Evan Lewis, Attorney

P.O. Box 187, 113 East 15th Street, Suite 3, Washington, NC, 27889

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Posted by Melody | August 03, 2014

Great Experience

Attorney Lewis was not only personable but very professional and knowledgeable. He was able to meet with me in a matter of days and then responded very quickly and diligently with appropriate and careful guidance. Legal matters are rarely ever pleasant but Attorney Lewis was able to take a grim sit...uation and offer advice that made me comfortable and confident in the decisions I have made. Thank you Attorney Lewis for all you done.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Informal Admonition issued in DC, 2003

updated on 07/27/2022

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Honors

2007

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year, NC Bar Ass'n

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Evan Lewis, Attorney

2013 - 2014

Executive Director, Martin Community Action

1999 - 2013

Managing Attorney, Legal Aid Of North Carolina, Inc.

1990 - 1999

Staff Attorney, Virginia Poverty Law Center

1989 - 1990

Staff Attorney, Virginia Attorney General

1984 - 1989

Staff Attorney, Southside Virginia Legal Services

Associations

2006 - Present

Richard Powell Legal Society

Founding Member

1999 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

1999 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1981 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2016 - 2016

Beaufort County Bar Association

President

2013 - 2018

Richard Powell Legal Society

Member

2010 - 2012

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2012

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

1984 - 1999

Old Dominion Bar Association

Member

1982 - 1984

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Totsland Preschool

Unanimous NC Court of Appeals decision in favor of my client

Credit Union v. Disher

Unanimous decision in favor of my client

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Education

1981

University of Virginia Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Sharpening Iron

Non-Profit Governance

2015

Non-Profit Governance

Non-Profit Governance

2014

Durham Fair Housing Conference

Residential Discrimination in Rural Areas

2013

Eastern NC Community Development Conference

Mergers and Dissolution of Charitable Organizations in NC

2012

Legal Aid Statewide Conference

History of Federal Housing Programs

2010

Legal Aid Task Force Meetings

Legal Ethics

2009

NC Legal Aid CED Task Force

Setting Up Charitable Organizations in NC

Languages

English

Activity

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