Lewis, R. Scott

Partner Michael S. Levine has been practicing law for over 25 years, following his 1985 admission to a number of state and federal bars, including the bars of New York and New Jersey; the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey; and the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. "I view all of my cases as a battle that I must win in order to get the insurance carriers to compensate my clients," he says. "The greatest joy that I have in my professional life is being able to help my clients get fair compensation for their injuries." A 1979 graduate of Hobart College, where he was a Dean's List student and captain of the tennis team, Michael earned his J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 1983. He belongs to both the New York State Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association, where he serves on the Grievance Committee and Judicial Screening Committee; the American Association of Justice; and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, where he is a member of the Executive Board and Board of Directors. Michael lectures several times a year on his areas of expertise, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability accidents, construction accident litigation, railroad and subway accidents, and trial preparation and tactics, before the New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, and the Suffolk County Bar Association. Michael and his wife Pam, an eye surgeon, live with their two children in Suffolk County on Long Island. Michael is currently serving his second two-year term as the elected Mayor of his village. He is also a volunteer fireman with his local fire department. He and his family enjoy all outdoor sports. Michael and his wife are also actively involved in charitable causes, including those concerning breast cancer and cystic fibrosis. Michael is also an avid rider of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and has been recognized numerous times by the motorcycle community for his contributions to their charitable causes.

Professional Honors & Activities:

Based upon a peer review, every year since 2005, Michael has been recognized as one of New York's Preeminent Lawyers in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register. He has also, since 2010, been recognized as one of the top attorneys in the New York metro area, and as a Super Lawyer by the New York Magazine.

Presentations & Speeches:

Michael has given countless presentations on his areas of expertise, including automobile, railroad, premises and construction accidents, before many bar associations.

Publications:

Michael has authored numerous articles that have been published in various materials on his areas of expertise, including automobile accidents, construction accidents and trial preparation and strategy.