Atty. Brian E. Lewis
Brian E. Lewis is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About Brian E. Lewis at a Glance
Brian E. Lewis is a employment and litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian E. Lewis
- Brian E. Lewis is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
- He exclusively represents management in all facets of workplace law
- Brian routinely advises clients regarding day-to-day employment issues, such as employee discipline and discharge, disability management issues, proper payment of wages, reductions in force, and restrictive covenants
- Brian also has experience in representing clients on traditional labor law issues and has appeared before the National Labor Relations Board
- He also regularly conducts training programs for employers on a variety of employment-related topics, and is a regular speaker at industry seminars on labor and employment law issues
- Brian has extensive experience representing employers in all types of employment litigation matters, such as claims alleging employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, and failure to pay wages
- Brian also has litigated numerous wage and hour law cases
- Specifically, Brian has advised and defended companies in class actions alleging violations of state wage law and collective actions alleging violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act
- Brian also advises companies on state and federal prevailing wage law and defends companies in audits conducted by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and other agencies
- Brian regularly litigates in both state and federal court, as well as before various governmental agencies, including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the United States Department of Labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Practice Areas Explained
Brian E. Lewis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian E. Lewis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Employment Law in Boston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Brian E. Lewis is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Brian E. Lewis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian E. Lewis's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Brian E. Lewis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Brian E. Lewis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian E. Lewis Handles in Boston
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