Atty. Robert E. Lewis
Beta Gamma Sigma; Phi Delta Phi. Mayor, 1991-1992 and Councilman, 1989-1992, City of Thousand Oaks, California.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 56+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Lewis at a Glance
Robert E. Lewis is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Ablon Lewis Bass Gale Llp. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (1970), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1969) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S., 1966). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Commercial Law Section) State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Lewis
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- Phi Delta Phi
- Mayor, 1991-1992 and Councilman, 1989-1992, City of Thousand Oaks, California
- Member, Thousand Oaks Planning Commission, 1980-1989
- Founder and Chairman of the Board, California Oaks State Bank (1998-2010)
- Former Chairman of the Board, Alliance for the Arts
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Lewis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Lewis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Contracts in Los Angeles
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Los Angeles
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Robert 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 Robert E. Lewis's practice in the field of contracts, business, real estate, and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Lewis brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court, Robert E. Lewis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and real estate, Robert 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 Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Robert 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 Robert E. Lewis Handles in Los Angeles
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