James C. Lewis will be leaving the firm to serve as a judge in Virginia Beach for the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Jim has practiced personal injury and medical malpractice law for over 30 years. His breadth of experience as a trial attorney is unparalleled. Jim’s success in the courtroom earned him a great reputation in the legal community. He attained the highest rating granted to attorneys from Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent). He continues to be recognized as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” in Law & Politics Magazine, and as a “Best Lawyer” for medical malpractice law in the “Best Lawyers in America” publication (published by U.S. News & World Report). Jim attended the University of Virginia where he received his bachelor’s degree, with distinction, and went on to receive his law degree from the College of William and Mary. He teaches Trial Advocacy in the evenings as an Adjunct Professor at William and Mary Law School. In addition to being a great attorney, Jim is also a great person. He helped organize numerous charitable events for the firm, including the Promise Places Plane Pull where members of the firm raised money to help provide supervised residential houses in a neighborhood setting for adults with mild to moderate mental disabilities. We are sorry to see Jim go, but we fully appreciate how momentous this accomplishment is and wish him all the best while serving on the bench. The firm will now be known as Shapiro, Appleton & Duffan, P.C. Firm Partner Jim Lewis Appointed to Serve as Virginia Beach Circuit Court Judge page 2 Firm News & Announcements Featured Practice Areas page 3 Devastating Consequences of Medical Misdiagnosis Importance of Med Pay Benefits what’s inside We’re Social facebook.com/ ShapiroLewisAppleton andDuffan Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton, & Duffan, P.C 800-752-0042 www.HSInjurylaw.com Virginia Beach Norfolk Portsmouth Hampton Elizabeth City, NC Suffolk ALL WE DO IS INJURY LAW Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton, & Duffan, P.C. Winter 2014 Newsletter Jim Lewis
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James C. Lewis will be leaving the firm to serve as a judge in
Virginia Beach for the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Jim has practiced
personal injury and medical malpractice law for over 30 years. His
breadth of experience as a trial attorney is unparalleled.
Jim’s success in the courtroom earned him a great reputation in
the legal community. He attained the highest rating granted to
attorneys from Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent). He continues
to be recognized as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” in Law & Politics
Magazine, and as a “Best Lawyer” for medical malpractice law in
the “Best Lawyers in America” publication (published by U.S. News & World Report).
Jim attended the University of Virginia where he received his bachelor’s degree, with distinction,
and went on to receive his law degree from the College of William and Mary. He teaches Trial
Advocacy in the evenings as an Adjunct Professor at William and Mary Law School.
In addition to being a great attorney, Jim is also a great person. He helped organize numerous
charitable events for the firm, including the Promise Places Plane Pull where members of the
firm raised money to help provide supervised residential houses in a neighborhood setting for
adults with mild to moderate mental disabilities.
We are sorry to see Jim go, but we fully appreciate how momentous this accomplishment is
and wish him all the best while serving on the bench. The firm will now be known as Shapiro,
Appleton & Duffan, P.C.
Firm Partner Jim Lewis Appointed to Serve as Virginia Beach Circuit Court Judge
Virginia Beach Norfolk Portsmouth Hampton Elizabeth City, NCSuffolk
This publication is intended to educate the general public about personal injury, medical malpractice, and other issues. It is for information purposes only and is not intended
to be legal advice. Prior to acting on any information contained here, you should seek and retain competent counsel. The information in this newsletter may be freely copied
and distributed as long as the newsletter is copied in its entirety.
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