Atty. James M. "Jay" Lewis
James M. Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law.
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About James M. "Jay" Lewis at a glance
James M. "Jay" Lewis is a business and litigation attorney based in South Bend, Indiana, practicing at THK Law LLP. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in South Bend, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law
- James M., who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2015
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. "Jay" Lewis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James M. "Jay" Lewis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James M. "Jay" Lewis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Bend are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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