Taylor & Ring Attorney James W. Lewis represents plaintiffs in cases involving sexual assault, sexual abuse, traumatic personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, amputations, brain injuries, burn injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, and product liability.
James is a fierce advocate for his clients while being sensitive to the trauma and pain they are experiencing. His efforts have led to very favorable outcomes on behalf of his clients, including:
-$5.42 million verdict – Obtained on behalf of a 37-year-old woman who was raped in a West Hollywood nightclub by a staff member. The woman claimed she entered the club to use the restroom and was followed by a busboy who sexually battered and raped her. In a three-week jury trial, the plaintiff’s counsel argued that the nightclub knew of sexual activity occurring in the restroom and as a result, implemented a policy that at least one security guard be present at all times. However, at the time of the incident, it was alleged that no security guard was present. The woman was awarded damages for personal injury, future medical costs, and past and future pain and suffering.
-$3 million settlement – Represented a minor who was sexually abused by her teacher. The school had received prior student and parent complaints about the teacher and failed to take any prior disciplinary action against him.
-$575,000 settlement – Represented a female employee who had been sexually harassed and sexually assaulted by a male supervisor.
James obtained his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and his B.A. from San Diego State University. After law school, he spent more than a decade defending cases on behalf of insurance companies.
He is named to the list of Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2008-2011 and 2013-2014.
For several years, James has served as the vice chair and pro-bono legal counsel of a non-profit hospital foundation which raises funds for a regional hospital in Los Angeles County. He is also a past president and current board member of a bar association in Los Angeles County.
