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About James R. Lewis at a glance
James R. Lewis is a Senior Partner based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Crawford Lewis A Professional Limited Liability Company. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1972) and Texas (1996). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1972) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James R. Lewis is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, business, insurance and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 54 years
- James practices at Crawford Lewis A Professional Limited Liability Company in Baton Rouge, LA
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James R. Lewis's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. 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 R. Lewis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James R. Lewis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James R. Lewis is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James R. Lewis is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James R. Lewis is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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