2022 Selection as a Super Lawyer!

Selected again to Super Lawyers! My peers selected me again as a Northern California Super Lawyer. Lots of hard work and commitment. https://profiles.superlawyers.com/california/sacramento/lawyer/james-r-lewis/607aab13-5348-42d2-9329-5b5d9ba6f3fb.html

Uninsured Motorist Coverage is THE Most Important

Most drivers are worried about drivers without insurance. However, only 16% of drivers are uninsured, which is tied directly to the DMV requirement that registered vehicles have to be insured. However, this same requirement of minimal insurance ($15,000/$30,000 for bodily injury claims per person/per accident) creates an army of "under-insured" drivers.

Those drivers do not have enough to pay their victim's medical expenses, for their lost wages, or for pain and suffering. Under-Insured Motorist Coverage (UIM), which is an automatic part of Uninsured Motorist Coverage (http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/01-auto/auto101.cfm#otherkindsofcoverage) fills that gap between what a negligent driver might have for coverage (likely the minimum) and what your recoverable damages are. For example, if you are injured and incur $17,000 in medical bills and lost wages, but the at-driver has only $15,000 then that driver is under-insured. If you carry more than $15,000 in your own UIM ($25,000, for example) then your insurance should fill that gap up to $10,000 in our example ($25,000 less $15,000 recovered from the at-fault party = $10,000). The cost of UIM coverage is minimal when compared to your liability coverage, and for good drivers UIM coverage is the absolute best way to protect yourself for when you are injured by someone carrying only the minimum amount of auto insurance.  Lewis Injury, PC is ready to help with a free consultation by telephone (916-378-8878), email (james@lewisinjury.com) or video conference.

What to do when you're Hit and They Run?

In Sacramento County, Hit and Run accidents accounted for 1015 collisions in 2019.  Here's

some critical advice: First, your uninsured motorist (UM) and collision coverages will cover a hit-and-run accident. Second, take pictures of the damage to your car where the other car hit yours. Physical contact between the fleeing vehicle and yours is required for your UM coverage to apply. Third, file a police report. If the police won't come to the scene, then go to the local police (within city limits) or local CHP office (in unincorporated areas) and make a counter report about the incident. Four, notify your insurance immediately. I suggest doing it within a day of the collision or at least the next business day.  Lewis Injury, PC is ready to help with a free consultation by telephone (916-378-8878), video conference, or email at james@lewisinjury.com.

Peers Honor James R. Lewis with awards for Super Lawyers and Top Attorney in Sacramento

For the tenth time, James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis is included in an exclusive list of the top 5% of attorneys in Northern California for 2021. Since 2012, Mr. Lewis has been recognized by his peers and the community as one of the best lawyers in Northern California.  Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.  James R. Lewis''s selection as a Top Lawyer in Sacramento will be featured in the August 2021 issue of Sacramento Magazine

Eight Times! - Selected as Super Lawyer

For the eighth time, James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis is included in an exclusive list of the top 5% of attorneys in Northern California for 2020. Since 2012, Mr. Lewis has been recognized by his peers and the community as one of the best lawyers in Northern California.  Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.  James R. Lewis selection as a Top Lawyer in Sacramento (6th year) will be featured in the August 2020 issue of Sacramento Magazine

James R. Lewis named Super Lawyer for 2019!

For the seventh time, James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis joins an exclusive list of the top 5% of attorneys in Northern California for 2019. Since 2012, Mr. Lewis has been recognized by his peers and the community as one of the best lawyers in Northern California.  Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.  James R. Lewis selection as a Super Lawyer will be featured in the August 2019 issue of Sactown Magazine.

Top Lawyer, again, for 2018!

James R. Lewis was named again to Sacramento Magazine's Top Lawyers List for 2018.  From the hundreds of personal injury attorneys in the Sacramento area, he was one of just 58 selected as a Top Lawyer.  Professional Research Services surveyed the community to determine the top lawyers in 2018.  Attorneys were nominated by their peers, and then carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, license status, and their current standing with the State Bar.  Attorneys who received the highest number of votes in each specialty were selected to the list.  This is the fourth consecutive year that Mr. Lewis was selected as a Top Lawyer!

James R. Lewis named Super Lawyer for Third Straight Year!

For the sixth time, James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis joins an exclusive list of the top 5% of attorneys in Northern California for 2018. Since 2012, Mr. Lewis has been recognized by his peers and the community as one of the best lawyers in Northern California.  Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.  James R. Lewis selection as a Super Lawyer will be featured in the August 2018 issue of Sactown Magazine.  

Sacramento Magazine Top Lawyers List 2017

James R. Lewis was named again to Sacramento Magazine's Top Lawyers List for 2017. Professional Research Services surveyed the community to determine the top lawyers in 2017.  Attorneys were selected by nomination of their peers, and then carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, license status, and their current standing with the State Bar.  Attorneys who received the highest number of votes in each specialty were selected to the list.  This is the third consecutive year that Mr. Lewis was selected as a Top Lawyer!

James R. Lewis named as Super Lawyer!

  James R. Lewis

For the fifth time, James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis joins an exclusive list of the top 5% of attorneys in Northern California for 2017. Since 2012, Mr. Lewis has been recognized by his peers and the community as one of the best lawyers in Northern California.  Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.  James R. Lewis selection as a Super Lawyer will be featured in the August 2017 issue of Sactown Magazine.

James R. Lewis named as Super Lawyer!

  James R. Lewis

For the fourth time, James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis joins an exclusive list of the top 5% of attorneys in Northern California for 2016. Since 2012, Mr. Lewis has been recognized by his peers and the community as one of the best lawyers in Northern California.  Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.  James R. Lewis selection as a Super Lawyer will be featured in the August 2016 issue of Sac Town Magazine.

James R. Lewis named to Sacramento Magazine's 2015 Top Lawyers

James R. Lewis was named to Sacramento Magazine's 2015 Top Lawyers list in the category of Personal Injury General, which appears in the August 2015 issue.

James R. Lewis named to CCTLA Board of Directors

James R. Lewis was named today as the newest member of the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA) Board of Directors. CCTLA is the voice of and for Sacramento Trial Attorneys. Founded in the early 1950s to create a meaningful source of information about Sacramento juries, CCTLA has grown into an effective guild of trial advocates. CCTLA serves its members as liason to the courts, as providers of meaningful continuing legal education, as a network of the exchange of ideas and experiences and as a representative to Consumer Attorneys of California.

James R. Lewis named 2014 Top Attorneys - Northern CA's Outstanding Young Lawyers S.F. Magazine

James R. Lewis received the 2014 Top Attorneys - Northern California's Outstanding Young Lawyers recognition as published in San Francisco Magazine.

  

James R. Lewis Named (Again) to Super Lawyers Rising Stars

For the third consecutive year, James R. Lewis was named as a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Mr. Lewis joins an exclusive list of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Northern California for 2014. Attorneys selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are nominated by their peers before undergoing "rigorous" evaluations in a number of areas of "peer recognition and professional achievement," according to Super Lawyers selection process. The objective, the magazine says, is to "create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys." Recognition is based on surveys of approximately 52,000 active lawyers in Northern California, independent research by Super Lawyers magazine, and review and recommendation by practice-area panels of top lawyers.