Author: Caroline Recupero

Lewis & Llewellyn is one of the few firms that splits its practice approximately 50-50 between the plaintiff and defense side.  From the outset, the firm has also offered a variety of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) to best meet our clients’ needs.  Among these, Lewis & Llewellyn regularly represents plaintiffs in complex commercial cases on a contingency fee basis.

With this success-based fee arrangement, Lewis & Llewellyn forgoes hourly attorneys’ fees and instead only gets paid when we win.  In other words, the firm bears all the risk associated with a plaintiff’s fight for justice and compensation.  This can be a good option for clients who may not have the resources to take on corporate behemoths.  With over $100 million recovered on behalf of plaintiffs, the firm has a proven track record of success.

Learn more about Lewis & Llewellyn’s business contingency practice here.

Two years ago, Lewis & Llewellyn launched its Annual Fellowship to remove barriers and create opportunities for talented individuals with diverse experiences in the legal industry. We are pleased to welcome Sanika Newadkar to the firm as our fellow for 2024.

Sanika is a third-year political science major at UC Santa Barbara. She is part of her school’s Moot Court team and works as a legal assistant during the school year.

We are thrilled to have Sanika as a part of our team this summer, and we look forward to continuing to provide a space for high achieving young adults to explore their interest in the law.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Heartwood to celebrate Brad Estes’ promotion to Partner.  We had a wonderful turnout and it’s always a pleasure to connect in person.

Lewis & Llewellyn recently sponsored the Third Annual California International Arbitration Week in San Francisco.  California International Arbitration Week, or CIAW, celebrates international arbitration within the state.  Marc Lewis was in attendance throughout the week, and as part of the firm’s robust arbitration practice, we look forward to participating again next year.

Lewis & Llewellyn is excited to welcome Daniel Jordan back to the firm.

Daniel first joined Lewis & Llewellyn in 2020, after practicing for four years at O’Melveny & Myers LLP. In 2022, Daniel joined Unity, a software company dominating the real-time 3D industry, as in house counsel.

Lewis & Llewellyn is thrilled to welcome Grace Ramirez to the firm.

Prior to joining Lewis & Llewellyn, Grace practiced at the Washington, D.C. office of White & Case LLP, where she represented clients in a broad range of high-stakes litigation matters, including contract and business disputes. Grace also maintained a robust pro bono practice focused on education and civil rights.

Lewis & Llewellyn celebrated its 12th anniversary this month!  We express sincere gratitude to all our clients, colleagues and friends of the firm who have contributed to our firm’s remarkable journey of growth, and we are looking forward to what’s yet to come.