Lewis H. Chimes

Attorney Lewis H. Chimes is the founder and owner of the Law Office of Lewis Chimes LLC in Stamford, Connecticut. Serving a diverse range of clients throughout Fairfield County and all across the state, Mr. Chimes provides exceptional representation to those who have suffered serious violations of their rights as workers, including discrimination, harassment and other grievances.

In addition to handling all types of employment law matters, he also delivers invaluable advocacy to clients dealing with personal injury claims, civil rights violations, criminal charges and general litigation matters. Regardless of his clients' needs or the complexities involved with their cases, Mr. Chimes has more than 34 years of legal experience to draw upon to increase his clients' chances of obtaining the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve efficiently and cost-effectively.

A veteran of more than 50 jury trials, Mr. Chimes has unmatched abilities in the courtroom, and he has extensive experience handling mediations, negotiations and arbitrations. From his efforts, he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients, including many multimillion-dollar awards.

Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Chimes has earned consistent recognition from The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of labor and employment law, plaintiff employment litigation, ERISA litigation and plaintiff personal injury. He has also received the organization's Lawyer of the Year award in 2018. Moreover, U.S. News & World Report voted his practice among the Best Law Firms in the U.S. for labor and employment law, and Mr. Chimes has received numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.

A 1982 graduate of Tufts University, Mr. Chimes obtained his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1985. Early in his legal career, he served as a prosecutor with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, and since 1990, he has represented the rights and interests of clients in state and federal courts across Connecticut.

A leader in his legal community, Mr. Chimes is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association's board of governors and once served as chair of its Employment Law Committee. He is also an active and long-time member of both the National and Connecticut Employment Lawyers Associations, and he supports the Special Olympics Connecticut by serving on its board as well as the organization's legal adviser.

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