Atty. John Westbrook Lewis
John Westbrook Lewis is a lawyer practicing personal injury defense, civil rights litigation, ethics / professional responsibility. John received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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John Westbrook Lewis is a personal injury and civil rights attorney based in Long Island City, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981) and New York (2001). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1980) and Florida State University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Florida Defense Lawyers Association American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Long Island City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Westbrook Lewis is a lawyer practicing personal injury defense, civil rights litigation, ethics / professional responsibility
- John received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices in Long Island City, NY
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John Westbrook Lewis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John Westbrook Lewis is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Long Island City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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