James C. Lewis

James C. Lewis

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 47 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, Personal Injury ... +5 more

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 47 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1979

Judicial - In Good Standing

No misconduct found

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James C. Lewis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Don | March 10, 2014

Great Attorney

Excellence. Compassion. Experience. These words come to mind when I think of the way Jim Lewis represents his clients. He is one of the most skilled attorneys I have had the pleasure to meet. He is passionate about his clients and their needs, which is one of the reasons he is so successful. Bu...t Jim’s clients are not the only ones who recognize him for his excellence, his peers feel the same. He is recognized by his community and his peers as a Super Lawyer, enjoys an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, and was named as one of “The Best Lawyers in America” in 2010 in the personal injury category. I would send any of my clients to Jim without hesitation. He is just that good.

Posted by Jane | April 29, 2013

Great Hit and Run Accident Attorney

Emily and Jim worked tirelessly on my case. There were many difficulties with my case because the defendant driver could not be found. Despite those issues, Emily and Jim were able to settle my case for $225k. I would highly recommend family and friends to Emily or Jim.

Posted by Janet | April 24, 2013

Trustworthy Medical Malpractice Lawyer

I went in for a partial hysterectomy and that procedure changed my life forever. I was seriously injured by a doctor's mistake and spent weeks bedridden. I decided to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer and found Jim Lewis by doing a Google search. Jim took on my case with full force. He fought f...or me when no one else would. He made sure that I'll be taken care of for the long-term. I know he has my best interests at heart.

Posted by Cory | July 06, 2011

Jim was very helpful with my son's case

My husband and I came to see Jim Lewis looking for help with our son who was injured during childbirth. Jim agreed to take our case and worked on it for over two years. It took this long because the insurance company refused to pay anything for my child's injury until the jury ordered them to. ... Jim did a wonderful job of keeping us updated and always returned our calls promptly. When the case went to trial, Jim did a very good job of making me feel comfortable and at ease in the courtroom during our one week trial. Finally, Jim got a fantastic result for my family and has secured the financial future of our son. We are certainly grateful to Jim and his firm for their good and hard work.

Posted by HM | May 03, 2010

He's Not Just My Lawyer, He's My Friend

Jim, I just want to thank you so much for being so caring and compassionate to our needs. We were in a nursing home the week after our motorcycle accident. You flew down to meet us and attended to our needs. You believed in us and made sure that we got the compensation that we deserved! We have a ...good quality of life and are financially set because of you and of course GOD! You fought for us, and I knew you would not settle for second best. You returned every phone call and answered every question, no matter how dumb it sounded. You acted as a friend, not just an attorney. It felt as if we were your only clients! Thanks again for digging deep in our case challenging ER doctors and Police, and uncovering the coverup! Thanks again for all you have done!! Thanks to the very knowledgeable staff at Shappiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton!

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James C. Lewis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gregory Sandler

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Medical malpractice representation is unique and the attorneys locally that practice in this area are few. Jim continuously demonstrates the skills necessary to wage the wars that this type of litigation entails for his clients."

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Walter Lesnevich

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Friend

"Do you need a lawyer, and if so, how do you choose who's right for you? These are important and tough questions for anyone who's considering legal action, or been injured or in an accident. I know Jim personally, and I know he's there to answer those questions-- right off the bat, his website is deigned to do that. Jim's a true fighter as a lawyer, but equally as important, as one of his clients says, ""Jim is not just my lawyer, he's my friend." He's a great lawyer who knows how to be there for his clients. I strongly recommend you use Jim Lewis. But don't just take my word for it. Take a look at what his clients say: http://www.hsinjurylaw.com/testimonials.cfm"

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Mary Commander

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arthur Licata

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I am pleased to recommend Jim Lewis as an excellent attorney. As a member of the International Society of Primerus Law firms he has been recognized as an experienced and successful attorney. Since the membership in the Society is by invitation only a client can be assured that he represents the highest standards of legal skill and ethical practices. He cares about his clients and that care and attention to details is evident to his peers. A client in trouble would be well-served if he or she had attorney Lewis representing them in a personal injury case."

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Mark Tate

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hiring an attorney can be extremely daunting, however you can rest assured that Jim Lewis and his firm Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro are the best in their field in both Virginia and North Carolina. They have received the highest recognition by the legal community, but more importantly, they have the case results to back up the praise. If your case has to go to trial, you want Jim Lewis representing you. His qualifications are outstanding - not only does he have decades of courtroom experience, but his position as an Adjunct Professor at William and Mary teaching trial advocacy shows that he also has the knowledge to fight for your legal rights throughout the duration of your case. With all of his past verdicts and settlements, along with the praise and achievements he has gathered along the way, I highly recommend Jim Lewis and Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro for anyone looking for a Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice attorney in Virginia or North Carolina."

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Stewart Greenberg

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working with Jim Lewis and his firm at Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favalaro on a number of personal injury cases, I found their representation to be highly ethical and thorough. I highly recommend them if you are looking for high quality legal representation in the Virginia or North Carolina area."

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Howard Roitman

Trucking accident lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Strong

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim for more years than I care to count. He is an excellent lawyer, full of creative legal ideas, and an aggressive advocate for his clients. You will do well to retain this lawyer in any complex medical malpractice case."

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Kevin Duffan

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is a top-notch Virginia injury lawyer. He is one of the "go-to" attorneys for plaintiff's side medical malpractice in the Commonwealth. It is great working with him on major injury cases."

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Emily Brannon

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is a fantastic Virginia injury lawyer and he has been a great mentor to me. Jim utilitizes his combination vast legal knowledge and affable, outgoing personality to the fullest. He is well-respected in the legal community and has an impressive track record of satisfied clients."

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Randall Appleton

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jim. He is one of the best Virginia injury lawyers I know. His experience and success in the field of medical malpractice law is vast and he is a great attorney to work with on complex injury cases."

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Jonathan Reed

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and commend his efforts to educate people about common medical malpractice errors (and the difficulties of bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit) through his free publications on avvo.com"

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Richard Shapiro

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jim is a great personal injury attorney. We have worked together for years and his ability to deliver on a deadline and come through for his clients has always impressed me."

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John Cooper

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Jim. He is one of the best lawyers I know. His legal knowledge is impressive, especially in the field of medical malpractice law. He is also a great person who understands the importance of treating clients like family."

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Donald Winder

Personal injury lawyer

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Gregory Sandler

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Austin

Personal injury lawyer

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Walter Lesnevich

Personal injury lawyer

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Arthur Licata

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Christensen

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Paul Scoptur

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Crabtree

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Mark Tate

Personal injury lawyer

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Stewart Greenberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Shapiro

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Favaloro

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Emily Brannon

Car accident lawyer

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Randall Appleton

Personal injury lawyer

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Kevin Duffan

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Law Firm, U.S. News & World Report

2012

Virginia Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Virginia Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Recognized for Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Invited Member Since 2009, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

Virginia Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Firm Recognized as "Best Law Firm" for Injury Law, U.S. News & World Report

2009

Named as a Virginia Super Lawyer in Personal Injury, Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Named as a Virginia Super Lawyer in Personal Injury, Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Named as a Virginia Super Lawyer in Personal Injury, Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Named as a Virginia Super Lawyer in Personal Injury, Law & Politics Magazine

1994

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - 2015

Partner, Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Duffan, P.C.

Associations

2010 - Present

William and Mary School of Law

Adjunct Professor

2009 - Present

Primerus International Society of Law Firms

Member

2009 - Present

Primerus International Society of Law Firms

Executive Committee Member for Plaintiff's Practice Group

2009 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

1993 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Injury from a Failed Back Surgery

$1.25 million

Injury from a Prescription Drug Error

$200,000

$21 Million Structured Settlement for Child Who Suffered Brain Injury

http://www.hsinjurylaw.com/case_results/21-million-settlement-stream-for-child-s-brain-injury-virginia-beach-family-s-car-rear-ende.cfm

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Education

N/A

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Virginia

Bachelors

Speaking Engagements

2010

Handling a Personal Injury Case: Phone Call to Verdict Personal Injury Litigation Seminar

2006

Grand Rounds

Medical Malpractice

N/A

Bar Association Meeting

Personal Injury

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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