Background
Lewis, James Brooke was born on February 14, 1944 in Miles City, Montana, United States. Son of Vern Edward and Mary (Brooke) Lewis.
Lewis, James Brooke was born on February 14, 1944 in Miles City, Montana, United States. Son of Vern Edward and Mary (Brooke) Lewis.
AB cum laude, Georgetown University, 1965. Juris Doctor, University Chicago, 1968.
Trial attorney Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, Peoria, Illinois, 1970-1977. Sole practice, since 1978. Associate member committee jury instructions Illinois Supreme Court, 1974-1975.
Member American Bar Association (litigation section), Illinois Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Ruth Meerk; children: Matthew Murray, Ellen Brooke Lewis.