Jeffrey Lewis
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Appellate Attorney in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009
Jeff Lewis represent individuals and businesses in civil litigation as well as appellate matters in Southern California and in land use matters in Palos Verdes, California
Certified by the State Bar of California as an appellate specialist, Mr. Lewis has successfully represented parties before the California Court of Appeal to challenge and defend hard fought judgments.
Mr. Lewis delivers unmatched legal counsel and representation in a number of practice areas in order to help his clients protect their rights and interests in the face of complex legal challenges.
In addition to maintaining a successful appellate practice, Mr. Lewis also provides exceptional advocacy during complex civil, commercial and litigation, and he has extensive experience dealing with matters related to CEQA and land use, anti-SLAPP and First Amendment issues, the Brown Act, and many other legal areas.
A 1992 graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Mr. Lewis attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1996. That same year, The State Bar of California admitted him to practice, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California and the Eastern District of Michigan, as well as before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 6th and 9th Circuits and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Active in his legal community, Mr. Lewis is a member of numerous local and state bar associations, and he is a regular speaker on First Amendment and Malicious Prosecution matters.
- 50%Appellate
- 20%Business Litigation
- 10%Media and Advertising
- 10%Constitutional Law
- 10%Land Use/Zoning
Appeals, Defamation, Libel, Slander
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2022
- Rising Stars: 2009
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About Jeffrey Lewis
First Admitted: 1996
Professional Webpage: https://jefflewislaw.com/about/
Pro bono/Community Service
- City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Traffic Commission Member (2005)
- City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Planning Commission, Member (2006-2014)
- City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Planning Commission, Chair (2009)
- Loyola Law School Alumni Association Board of Governors, Member (2002-2005)
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- The Yellow Submarine Steers Clear of U.S. Copyright Law: The Ninth Circuit Reexamines the Doctrine of Contributory Infringement, 18 LOY. L.A. INT’L & COMP. L.J. 371 (1996)
- 2001 Decisions Altering the Law of Malicious Prosecution, Orange County Lawyer (Mar. 2002)
- Litigators Beware, Orange County Lawyer (Nov. 2004)
- Malicious Prosecution Actions: Common Pitfalls and Practice Tips, Business Litigation Update, 2004
- Healthcare Payor-Provider Disputes, Getting Paid: Managed Health Payor-Provider Disputes, 2005
- From Blawgs to Instant Messaging: Proactive Legal Communication Evolves! Legal Tech West, 2005
- Litigating the Malicious Prosecution Action, QDR Services, 2014
- Legal Advice for New Businesses, Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce, 2014
- Technology in the Courtroom, California State Bar Criminal Law Section, 2015
Verdicts/Settlements
- Pediatrix Medical Group of California, Inc. v. Tri-City Medical Center (AAA Proceeding, July 25, 2013)
- Lewis v. Logan, (Sept. 8, 2010, BS128266)
- O’Grady v. Superior Court, 139 Cal.App.4th 1423 (2006)
- Citizens for Enforcement of Parkland Covenants v. City of Palos Verdes Estates (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS142768, 2015)
- Tri-City Healthcare District vs. Citibank, (Orange County Superior Court Case No. No. 30-2010-00359692, 2014)
- Hammes Company Healthcare, LLC v. Tri-City Healthcare District, 801 F.Supp.2d 1023 (S.D. Cal. 2011)
- People v. Wycoff (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 410
- Mesa Forest Products v. St. Paul, 73 Cal.App 4th 324 (1999)
- Gallo v. Takano (Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC618932)
- Copenbarger v. Johnson (Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1313995 2014)
- Page v. Tri-City Healthcare District, 860 F.Supp.2d 1154 (S.D. Cal. 2012)
- Ekstrom v. Marquesa at Monarch Beach Homeowner’s Association (2008)
- Videotape Plus, Inc. v. Lyons, 89 Cal.App.4th 156 (2001)
- Hotdoggers, Inc. v. Mueller (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC562760, 2014)
Educational Background
- U.C. Santa Barbara, B.A. Business Economics, 1992
Bar/Professional Activity
- Member, Orange County Bar Association Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee, 2003
- Long Beach Bar Association Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee (2014-Present)
- California
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States District Court Central District of California
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member (2006 – Present)
- Orange County Bar Association, Member (1999-Present)
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States District Court Southern District of California
- California Appellate Defense Counsel (2006 – 2016)
- Orange County Bar Association Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee (2003-Present)
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Certified Specialist in Appellate Law The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2011
Industry Groups
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
Last Updated: 7/9/2021