J. Paul Lewis

Paul is experienced in all aspects of litigation, from pre-litigation evaluation through trial. His practice includes the defense of a wide variety claims from motor vehicle accidents involving traumatic brain injuries and wrongful deaths to landlord tenant habitability and Fair Employment and Housing claims. He has significant experience handling personal injury cases involving exposure to mold, carbon monoxide, lead, mercury, pesticides and Legionella pneumophilia (Legionnaire’s Disease). He has worked on these types of cases throughout the United States.

As a member of the COVID-19 National Rapid Response Team, Paul focused on providing sage counsel to commercial and residential property owners and management companies in addressing issues including employment issues, contract enforcement and lease negotiation.

In addition, Paul handles Real Estate and Corporate transactional work. He has formed dozens of corporations and LLCs set up as Single Purpose Entities (SPE) for real estate holdings and in conjunction with large multifamily residential loans, including refinancing. Acting as Borrower’s counsel, he has closed billions of dollars in loans.