Background
Lewis, HUGH was born on June 26, 1948 in Pasadena, California, United States.
Lewis, HUGH was born on June 26, 1948 in Pasadena, California, United States.
University of California at Berkeley (Bachelor of Arts, 1970). George Washington University (Juris Doctor, 1973). Guest lecturer, George Washington University Institute for Law and Aging, Real Estate and Shared Facilities Housing Law, 1981-1985.
Voted Toung Lawyer of the Year” by Bar Association of Doctorate. C., 1984.
Diplomate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1986. President, Whatcom County Council on Aging, 1988-1990.
Worked at Simonarson, Visser, Zender & Thurston A Professional Service, Corporation (Bellingham, Washington) specializing in Personal Injury, Employment, Civil Litigation, Corporate Business Law, Natural Resource Law, Land Use, Insurance Defense, Real Estate, Probate and Estate Planning. Admitted to the bar, 1973, District of Columbia. 1979, Virginia; 1986, Washington.
Guest Lecturer, George Washington University Institute for Law and Aging, Real Estate and Shared Facilities Housing Law, 1981-1985.
Voted "Young Lawyer of the Year" by Bar Association of District of Columbia, 1984. Diplomate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1986.
President, Whatcom County Council on Aging, 1988-1990. Member: Whatcom County Bar Association (President, 1996).
Virginia State Bar; District of Columbia Bar (Company-Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, Civil Jury Instruction Committee, 1979-1983).
Community Associations Institute (Sustaining Member). One of Bellingham"s largest firms, and the oldest in Whatcom County, we maintain a diverse civil practice. Individual areas of focus include real estate, business and commercial law.
Creditor/debtor relations.
Municipal law; employment law. Land use policy and planning.
And representation of individuals in major personal injury and employment litigation. Representative clients include: Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Washington Forest Protection Association, Intalco Aluminum Corporation, Womencare Shelter, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District, Seafirst Bank, General Growth Companies, Pemco Insurance Company, Northwest Air Pollution Authority, Whatcom County Crisis Services, the City of Lynden, Chicago Title Insurance Company, Hoksbergen Hay Company, Glacier Water District, Northwest Youth Services, Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company, American States Insurance Company and many local and regional businesses and professional practices.
Member: Whatcom County Bar Association (President, 1996). Virginia State Bar; District of Columbia Bar (Company-Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, Civil Jury Instruction Committee, 1979-1983). Community Associations Institute (Sustaining Member).