Jeff Lewis focuses his practice on the defense of tort claims, including product liability and professional negligence, as well as coverage questions, involving environmental coverage matters.
Professional Affiliations
Chester County Bar Association, Board of Directors (1984-86; 1998-2000) & Executive Committee (1985); Former chair of Judicial Evaluation, Continuing Legal Education and Membership Committees
Board of Directors, Legal Aid of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.
Board of Directors and Former Chairman, Community Impact Legal Services, Inc.
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Professional Liability Committee Co-Chair and Delegate from Zone 9, P.B.A. House of Delegates, 2001- present
Community Involvement
Villanova Paralegal Advisory Board
Editorial Board of The Legal Intelligencer
Previously served on the Municipal Authority of Upper Uwchlan Township
Special Recognition
Selected for inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Articles/Speeches/Presentations
· "The Differing Views Between State and Federal Case Law of Legal Malpractice as a Breach of Contract," Pennsylvania Bar News, April 2012.
· "Avoiding Legal Malpractice," presented to the Monroe County Bar Association, March 21, 2012. "Avoiding Personal Liability on a Client's Contract," Pennsylvania Bar News, March 2012.
· "Automated Communication Between Lawyer and Client," Pennsylvania Bar News, December 2011.
· "Read the Policy Fine Print When There is a Potential Claim!" Pennsylvania Bar News, November 2011.
· "Duty to Warn Client to Protect Confidentiality of Electronic Communications with Counsel," Pennsylvania Bar News, October 2011.
· "Must a Lawyer Try to Find Another Expert to Support a Client's Legal Position Where the Chosen Expert May Not Fully Do So?" Pennsylvania Bar News, September 2011.
· "Can an Attorney be Liable for Harm Resulting from Misinformation Given to a Prospective Client?" Pennsylvania Bar News, August 2011.
· "Can a Lawyer Speak Out Against the Project of a Former Client?" Pennsylvania Bar News, July 2011.
· "When Does the Clock Begin Ticking on a Legal Malpractice Claim?" Pennsylvania Bar News, June 2011.
· "Litigation Activity as Basis for Debt Practices Collection Claim," Pennsylvania Bar News, May 2011.
· "E-Mail Purloined by Opposing Party," Pennsylvania Bar News, April 2011.
· "Does Federal District Court Have Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Legal Malpractice Claims Involving Patents?" Pennsylvania Bar News, March 2011.
· "When an Expert Opinion is Required to Support a Certificate of Merit in a Professional Liability Action," Pennsylvania Bar News, February 2011.
· "Can a Prospective Beneficiary Sue If the Intended Will Does Not Get Drafted or Executed in Time?" Pennsylvania Bar News, January 2011.
· "Another Consideration of Rule 1925(b) and Waiver," Pennsylvania Bar News, December 2010.
· "Professional Judgment and Speculative Damages in Transactional Malpractice," Pennsylvania Bar News, November 2010.
· "Is Notice of a Claim to a Former Partner Notice to the Former Firm?" Pennsylvania Bar News, October 2010.
· "No Malpractice Claim Unless the Actual Client Sustains Damages," Pennsylvania Bar News, September 2010.
· "Advising a Client of the Potential for Deportation," Pennsylvania Bar News, August 2010.
· "Bankruptcy Abuse and Lawyers, " Pennsylvania Bar News, July 2010.
· "Error of Law Defense Not Recognized Under Federal Fair Debt Collection Law," Pennsylvania Bar News, June 2010.
· "Is a Certificate of Merit Required in a Professional Liability Action by a Non-Client Against a Lawyer? -- Revisited," Pennsylvania Bar News, May 2010.
· "The BAPCPA as it Impacts Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers," Pennsylvania Bar News, April 2010.
· "Are Confidential Communications from Attorney to Client Subject to Attorney-Client Privilege?" Pennsylvania Bar News, March 2010.
· "Are Lawyer-Client Emails Sent on the Computer of Client's Employer Privileged?" Pennsylvania Bar News, February 2010.
· "Malpractice Claim for Failure to Record a Right of First Refusal," Pennsylvania Bar News, January 2010.
· "Settling Claims When Representing Multiple Clients," Pennsylvania Bar News, December 2009.
· "Judgmental Immunity as a Defense to a Legal Malpractice Claim," Pennsylvania Bar News, October 2009.
· "Does Judicial Immunity Trump an Abuse of Process Claim?" Pennsylvania Bar News, September 2009.
· "Is a Certificate of Merit Required in a Professional Liability Action by a Non-Client Against a Lawyer?" Pennsylvania Bar News, August 2009.
· Lectured for Continuing Legal Education programs sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute ('PBA'), Chester County Bar Association as well as for the Professional Liability Committee of the PBA.