Excellence. Compassion. Experience. These words come to mind when I think of the way Jim Lewis represents his clients. He is one of the most skilled attorneys I have had the pleasure to meet. He is passionate about his clients and their needs, which is one of the reasons he is so successful. But Jim’s clients are not the only ones who recognize him for his excellence, his peers feel the same. He is recognized by his community and his peers as a Super Lawyer, enjoys an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, and was named as one of “The Best Lawyers in America” in 2010 in the personal injury category. I would send any of my clients to Jim without hesitation. He is just that good.

Jim Lewis and personal injury attorneys at the firm of Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro, P.C., are exceptionally equipped to prosecute injury cases and obtain the most favorable result possible.

Operating exclusively in the field of injury law, including car, motorcycle and trucking crashes, medical malpractice, and products liability has allowed Jim to hone his skill set for his clients’ benefit. Mr. Lewis’s experience in these cases has allowed him to become very familiar with the strategies that defense lawyers commonly employ in defending injury claims. Jim knows that cases involving severe injuries are often hard-fought, contested battles.

After having his staff investigators thoroughly uncover all the facts surrounding the case, Mr. Lewis works hard to prepare every case for trial. Jim’s meticulous preparation translates into a benefit for his clients by making sure that the clients recover the full and proper value for their claim rather than of settling for an amount that does not adequately compensate them.

Mr. Lewis also carries the prestigious "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, demonstrating that his peers rank Jim at the highest level of professional excellence. Jim Lewis and personal injury attorneys at the firm of Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro, P.C., are the only attorneys I recommend for anyone who has been injured in Virginia or North Carolina.

One of the benefits of being a member of Primerus is the great friends that you make from around the world and the opportunity to network and share cases with them. This is how I have become good friends with Jim Lewis over the past several years. Jim shares my views on the responsibility of attorneys, and how clients’ interests should always come first. He is recognized as one of the premier trial attorneys in the country dealing with medical surgical errors. He has the highest attorney ratings and has been consistently selected to the Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers lists. I have referred clients to him with confidence, because I know he will take good care of them, and treat them as I would. I consider Jim an important part of my network and would recommend him highly to anyone.

No one plans to be injured through the fault of another whether it is a car wreck, a boating crash or a medical mistake. But when a catastrophe occurs, you and your family cannot find better representation than Jim Lewis with the firm of Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favoloro, P.C. I have personally known Jim for over 20 years having first met him at a one week trial school in Philadelphia. Having spent a week watching Jim, it became very clear to me that he had a unique ability to communicate and a commanding presence in the courtroom. Not only is Jim Lewis a revered trial attorney, he is a law professor as well. If you are looking for a first-rate law firm to help you with a personal injury claim, a medical malpractice claim or a wrongful death claim, I highly recommend Jim Lewis and his law firm.

Hiring an attorney can be extremely daunting, however you can rest assured that Jim Lewis and his firm Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro are the best in their field in both Virginia and North Carolina. They have received the highest recognition by the legal community, but more importantly, they have the case results to back up the praise.

If your case has to go to trial, you want Jim Lewis representing you. His qualifications are outstanding - not only does he have decades of courtroom experience, but his position as an Adjunct Professor at William and Mary teaching trial advocacy shows that he also has the knowledge to fight for your legal rights throughout the duration of your case.

With all of his past verdicts and settlements, along with the praise and achievements he has gathered along the way, I highly recommend Jim Lewis and Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro for anyone looking for a Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice attorney in Virginia or North Carolina.

It is critical to hire a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced lawyer to represent you or a loved one for a personal injury, medical malpractice, or wrongful death claim.

I highly recommend the lawyers at Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro P.C. to be your lawyer if you have a claim in Virginia or North Carolina. I have had the honor of working with this firm, and in particular, partner, Jim Lewis for two years.

Jim Lewis is a member of Primerus, an international lawyers' organization that has the highest admission standards and a strict and difficult vetting process to insure that it's members provide the finest legal services.

I find that this firm provides it’s clients with the finest legal representation available while being ethical and thorough. The firm prides itself giving each case the utmost attention. I have found that Jim Lewis and his firm will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of the truth and ultimate success when representing a client.

Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro constantly receive the highest ratings from their peers because of the high quality legal representation they provide.

If you want the best to fight for your rights, this law firm is at the top!

A great law firm that was really there for me when I needed help.