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Meredith Gilbert Lewis

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  • Solana Beach, CA
  • Licensed for 17 years
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About Meredith

Ms. Lewis is a Certified Family Law Specialist, as designated by the State Bar of California.  Ms. Lewis specializes in complex property division, income available for support and other financial issues.   Ms. Lewis has had extensive training in Mediation and Collaborative divorces, and has years of litigation experience. Ms. Lewis is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, which provides her with the background and understanding for complex financial issues. Ms. Lewis is the founding partner of The Law Office of Meredith G Lewis, Advocates in Litigation; Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. 

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Practice areas

FamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

  2. Family: 50%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

The Law Office of Meredith G. Lewis, APC

777 S. Highway 101
Suite 123
Solana Beach, CA, 92075

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive200305/15/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Super LawyerCalifornia Super Lawyers2021
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2021
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2020
    Super LawyerCalifornia Super Lawyers2020
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2019
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2018
    Eureka Award-Dedicated Collaborative ProfessionalCollaborative Practice California2018
    Women of Influence Award-FinalistConnected Women of Influence2018
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2017
    Best Family Law Attorney- FinalistFine Magazine2016
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2016
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2015
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2014
    Top AttorneySan Diego Magazine2013
    Top San Diego Attorneys-FinalistSan Diego Daily Transcript2013
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
    Certified Specialist - Family LawState Bar of California2010
    American Jurisprudence AwardCalifornia Western School of LawN/A
    Wiley W Manuel AwardState Bar of CaliforniaN/A
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    FounderThe Law Office of Meredith G Lewis, APC2015 - Present
    PartnerLewis, Warren & Setzer, LLP2009 - 2015
    ProfessorUniversity of San Diego2006 - 2012
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsCommittee Member for 2021 Forum2021 - Present
    Collaborative Practice San DiegoCo-Chair of Divorce Options2021 - Present
    Collaborative Practice CaliforniaBoard of Directors-Member at Large2018 - Present
    International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsN/A2013 - Present
    Institute for Divorce Financial AnalystsN/A2013 - Present
    Collaborative Practice San DiegoMember2013 - Present
    Certified Family Law Specialist-State Bar of CaliorniaN/A2010 - Present
    American Bar AssociationN/A2003 - Present
    Collaborative Practice CaliforniaChair of 2019 Annual Statewide Conference2019 - 2019
    Collaborative Practice San DiegoPresident2019 - 2020
    Miramar CollegeBoard Member Paralegal Program2016 - 2020
    Collaborative Practice CaliforniaDelegate2013 - 2018
    Collaborative Practice San DiegoBoard Member2013 - 2020
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Aspen PublishersCalifornia Family Law Supplement2007
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    California Western School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2003
    Brandeis UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Divorce 101Understanding the Dissolution Process2016
    CPCal Annual ConferenceCollaborating From Afar-Long Distance Collaborative Cases2016
    Second SaturdayDissolution in California2015
    Third SaturdayDissolution and Mediation in California2013
    Politically SpeakingMediation in Family Law2013
    Monthly SeminarTop Nine Financial Considerations in a Dissolution2013
    MCLE WebcastFinancial Aspects of Divorce2013
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    In re Marriage of Duncan

    Reviews

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    Straight forward, no games and delightful to work with

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    Meredith is professional and caring. She has a deep and accessible knowledge of the law and is sharply accurate with numbers. One of the many things I appreciated about her was her stance on unnecessary drama from opposition. Her sound advice to deal directly with real legal matters and not engage with baseless accusation or matters that a court would not hear was fantastic. She forfeited thousands of dollars in billable hours by guiding me in this way. She is great at sticking to the big picture and fighting for what is legally possible. While my ex was being billed plenty of hours for calls and emails on things he and his representation (Procopio) crafted up to cause strife and stalling (and billable hours), Meredith paved the way forward in a contentious divorce by dealing solely with true legal matters. She was kind in her explanations about what a court would or would not get involved with. Meredith is a sound, respectable, excellent choice for representation. She is money well spent.
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    Extremely knowledgeable and experienced

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    My ex and I decided to mediate our divorce, but it involved some very complicated financial questions/issues. I sought an attorney who was experienced in the court room, should we end up in litigation, but one who also understood how to mediate to help avoid litigation. Further, I needed an attorney who could quickly comprehend complex finances so as to ensure a fair settlement. I received a few referrals, but Meredith stood out as most qualified and she did an excellent job. She really knows the law and even, on a couple of occasions, had to correct and educate the mediator on the law, but in a kind and professional way. I was very impressed. I highly recommend Meredith.
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    Life Saver

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    Meredith Lewis is not only an expert in the law, she's a highly skilled negotiator - and when that fails, an excellent litigator. Unfortunately, my ex and I went through three failed mediations, the last one with Meredith. At that last mediation, the commissioner who heard our case acknowledged that Meredith had prepared and presented a very good case. Most of the work was done for trial, and to trial we went. My ex was unhappy with the court's decision, and threatened to appeal. I consulted with the top family law appeals attorney in San Diego, and he affirmed that Meredith did an excellent job. Not only was I confident in her expertise throughout the entire agonising process, I was treated like a person - not just a client or a case. Highly recommended.
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    She has your back!

    Posted by

    Meredith Lewis is fair, caring, relentless and brilliant. Her knowledge of family law is thorough and she is quick in retrieving the details she needs. I feel fortunate to have met her and made and knoe I've made the right decision to hire her, after interviewing other attorneys.
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    Excellant Attorney

    Posted by

    Meredith recently represented me in my Divorce. She was very supportive and Realistic thru out the entire process. She definitely knows what she is doing and was very good at keeping things Calm as we worked thru the Divorce process. I feel like she was one of the main reasons for My divorce being settled without going to court. If you are unfortunate enough to be heading into a Divorce I would recommend using Meredith's Services..
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    Compassionate and professional

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    Ms. Lewis handled my dissolution and the drafting of our MSA. She exercised professionalism at all points while still making me feel at ease with a very stressful situation. When we had to enforce the MSA shortly after signing it, Meredith was realistic, knowledgeable and in the end it was clear just how well the MSA had been drafted when we were successful in court. Her legal assistant, Tim, is just as wonderful and I highly recommend her office.
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    Excellent

    Posted by

    It was such a pleasure working with Meredith Lewis on my case. Going through a long, drawn out case with your ex is emotionally difficult enough, but Meredith's organization, passion, attention, and dedication to my case helped alleviate the stresses. Her communication was consistent and timely; and she and my litigator, Nathalie Hall, were well-prepared for court. Not only is Meredith passionate and great at what she does, but she is also very approachable to her clients, which made me feel like I really had a great team on my side. I highly recommend her.
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    Amazing Collaborative Attorney!

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    After 22 years of marriage, my wife told me she wanted a divorce. I was devastated, but after my initial shock and hurt, I contacted Meredith and set a time to meet with her. I walked into her office unsure of what I needed to do, and when I left I felt more confident and less apprehensive about what I facing. Meredith explained a few ways my wife and I could go through the divorce process, and after learning about all of them, I decided that collaborative divorce was the best way to proceed. Meredith took the time to educate me on collaborative divorce, and when I spoke with my wife later in the week, I mentioned it to her as well. We both agreed this was best for our case, and then went forward. We recently finished our divorce, and I am surprised that it wasn't more difficult. Meredith was amazing to work with, and helped me understand every step and issue along the way. We had a rather complex estate, but Meredith and the financial expert did a great job of providing us with numerous scenarios for how to divide our assets. I am aware that any divorce case can take a while, but with Meredith representing me, I believe the time was shortened, and I know I saved a lot in attorney fees, especially compared to if we had gone to court. Meredith had a great understanding of our financial estate, as she is a certified divorce financial analyst as well as well, but she also was always supportive and available to talk to me when I needed that extra help. One of my friends recommended Meredith to me, and he used her for mediation and was very happy as well.

    The best at settlement!!

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    I consulted with Meredith Lewis when my ex took me back to court to change child support and alimony. Ms. Lewis came with me to mediation to assist in settling the case and she was great. I got what I wanted in our settlement, didn't have to go to my "bottom line," and did not have to go back into court. Meredith is smart, knows what she is talking about, and took the lead in the mediation. I am very happy she was able to assist me in (hopefully) finishing my divorce. I would highly recommend her, and all the attorneys at Lewis, Warren & Setzer to anyone who needs a great attorney.

    Very Professional

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    Granted, I only met with her for an initial consultation. However, I was very comfortable with her. She was supportive and very informative. She also was very balanced. When I expressed my concerns about my husband's reactions she said, "Well it may be difficult for him but we will just have to let him work through it and do what needs to be done."
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    Amanda Singer, Family Attorney on May 8, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Meredith is a great attorney who not only advocates and looks out for her clients interests, but also understands the benefit of working collaboratively and settling cases out of court. She knows how to support her clients and explain everything to them in a concise and easy to understand manner.

    Jennifer Britt, Family Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Meredith and I have worked well together to effectively settle a difficult case. She is knowledgeable about the law and able to work creatively to find solutions for unusual situations. I endorse this lawyer.

    Nathalie Ben-David, Family Attorney on Sep 22, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Ms. Lewis is an exceptional attorney. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and driven to achieve her clients' objectives whether by way of mediation or litigation. She is one of the best in her field and I strongly and confidently endorse Ms. Lewis.

    James Dicks, Family Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney.

    Michael Shemtoub, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!

    Steven Brumer, Family Attorney on Apr 4, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her. Ms. Lewis is knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective for her clients.

    Georgia Williams, Mediation Attorney on Dec 18, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Shawn Weber, Family Attorney on Nov 14, 2012
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Meredith Lewis is very competent and a strong advocate for her clients' needs. She is particularly effective during difficult divorce negotiations at finding solutions to difficult problems. Most of all, she is extraordinarily ethical. I am very pleased to endorse this fine attorney.

    Tabitha Brincat, Family Attorney on Sep 6, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have had the pleasure of consulting with Meredith Lewis on complex family law matters. She is a very knowledgeable specialist with an excellent reputation in the family law community. While she is an aggressive advocate when the situation requires, Ms. Lewis is also creative in determining better paths to reach the best result for her clients.

    Daniel Printz, Family Attorney on Aug 19, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have consulted with Meredith Lewis repeatedly on Family Law and Mediation matters, and will continue to do so. She is extremely capable and professional, but what I cherish most about her work is her ability to minimize conflict in a highly charged arena.

    Colleen Warren, Family Attorney on Dec 4, 2009
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I have had the pleasure of working with Meredith Lewis on many cases. She is honest and hardworking. Meredith goes above and beyond to represent her client's interests with integrity and diligency. Meredith is an amazing attorney and I would recommend her to everyone.

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