also known as James R Lewis, James Lewis
James 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. In 2011, Mr. Lewis was awarded Lifetime Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America.
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Acquired: 2004
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3626 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 100B, Sacramento, CA, 95864
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Posted by Steve | December 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
James Lewis went above & beyond for me! James helped me to recover 10X the amount that another attorney I had working on my case was willing to settle for! He took the time to listen & worked diligently on my case. It was an uphill battle due to previous work done by the first attorney. I can’t expr...
Posted by Sedat | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I had hit and run accident last year which I wasn’t at fault and was so stressed, had so much questions in my head as it was my first accident experience. Hope no one will be in any car accident but in case you have one , I highly recommend to consult Lewis Injury. James helped me a lot to get throug...
Posted by Wendy | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I’m so grateful to have retained James Lewis after my car accident. I ran into multiple issues with an under-insured at fault driver, and Mr. Lewis handled everything with both my insurance company and the at fault driver’s. His communication during the entire litigation was timely and efficient. He...
"I endorse this lawyer. James and I have worked together on a complicated recreational accident case in federal court. He has done great work in the case, especially in advising me on insurance subrogation issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Mr. Lewis through law school and know first hand brilliant and highly dedicated lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. James is a dedicated highly skilled attorney. He consistently obtains great results for his clients and is always willing to take a case to trial if necessary. He has fantastic negotiation skills. His knowledge of medical reimbursement issues in personal injury cases is by far the most advanced I have seen in the community."
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2021
Top Lawyer, Sacramento Magazine
2021
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Lawyer, Sacramento Magazine
2020
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Lawyer, Sacramento Magazine
2018
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Lawyer, Sacramento Magazine
2017
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyer, Sacramento Magazine
2015
Top Lawyer, Sacramento Magazine
2014
Best of the Bar Nominee, Sacramento Business Journal
2014
Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2021 - Present
Trial Attorney, Lewis Injury
2020 - 2021
Trial Attorney, Tiemann Law Firm
2011 - 2012
Pro Tem Judge, Placer County Superior Court
2011 - 2012
ADR Appointee, Sutter County Superior Court
2010 - 2012
DRC Judge, El Dorado County Superior Court
2004 - 2020
Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Frank D. Penney
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, Brayton Purcell, LLP
2007 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Capitol City Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2016
Capitol City Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
$950,000 settlement two weeks before trial
$500,000 policy limits settlement
$388,702.20 recovered for plaintiff
$287,000 binding arbitration award
$16,000 in bad faith damages to my clients
After 18 months of litigation, we forced defendant to sell his second home for $700,000 to contribute to the settlement, in addition to the $500,000 from insurance.
State Farm pays $40,000 more than its last offer
2000
J.D.
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
2010
Q&A Paralegal Examination
2012
2012
2011
2011
English
Legal Answers
Can the court overrule the arbitration results for the two insurance companies involved in a car accident?
30 Mar 2013
Landlord liability: Ann M. [v. Pacific Plaza Shopping Center (1993) 6 Cal.4th 666 [25 Cal. Rptr. 2d 137, 863 P.2d 207]]
05 Apr 2012
17 with permit took my moms car i got into an accident i am not covered by her auto insurance. Whats going to happen to us?
14 Mar 2012