Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis is a distinguished trial lawyer licensed in California whose remarkable career spans over four decades, specializing in legal research and writing. His profound expertise and strategic acumen have made significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in personal injury and appellate law.

Gary’s notable experience includes pivotal involvement in high-profile litigation, such as the sensational Doris Day case, where his legal writing was instrumental in achieving a favorable outcome. Over his career, he has adeptly handled and succeeded in over 200 motions for summary judgment across diverse legal domains, including personal injury, employment discrimination, and general business law. Gary’s appellate work in state and federal courts includes: 

• Fernandez v. Jimenez (2019, 40 Cal.App.5th 482) – affirming a total of $45 million in non-economic damages for four heirs in a wrongful death action.
• Costa v. County of Ventura (2017, 9th Cir., 680 F.App’x 545) – reversing the grant of summary judgment in a civil rights action against the police for the shooting and killing of a homeless man.  
• Luna v. Monterey Park Petroleum, Inc. (Mar. 26, 2019, H042290) – reversing the grant of summary judgment in a slip-and-fall action against a gas station.