Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is a true full service law firm with offices on Long Island, New York City and Upstate New York. Founded in 1993, Lewis Johs has grown from four to over seventy attorneys. From its inception, we have steadily gained a reputation as a skilled and dynamic law firm capable of managing the most complex litigation, trial, transactional, real estate, corporate and appellate work. The success and abilities of our trial attorneys positions Lewis Johs to obtain the best possible result for our client, whether that means early resolution or a trial by jury.
Our Commercial Litigation Group represents companies and individuals in a wide range of business disputes. Our attorneys regularly appear in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in regulatory and administrative proceedings, arbitrations and other alternative dispute forums.
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The members of the Lewis Johs Catastrophic Loss Response Group have extensive experience in the immediate handling of catastrophic losses and business crises. Our Catastrophic Loss Response team at Lewis Johs provides comprehensive services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Our Corporate and Business Group represents small, middle-market and large public and private companies, as well as banks, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, schools, credit unions and other financial institutions.
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Lewis Johs Insurance Coverage Practice Group represents many of the largest property and casualty insurance companies in the nation, in addition to providing insurance coverage legal advice to business entities, municipalities, and individuals across New York State.
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Lewis Johs attorneys have continuously helped our clients find that balance between what is best for their families, both financially and emotionally. Through our Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Group, Lewis Johs can develop estate plans that meet each client’s needs.
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The general liability attorneys at Lewis Johs have years of experience handling a wide array of litigation matters ranging from vehicular and premises liability claims to complex labor law and product liability.
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Lewis Johs represents clients in all aspects of building, maintaining, and growing their commercial and residential real estate portfolios. Our clients rely on our experience and industry know-how to maximize their property investments through strategic management, utilization, and risk protection.
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Lewis Johs has been prosecuting, defending and arguing issues raised on appeal, in both federal and state courts since 1993. This experience affords us the unique knowledge and insight necessary to develop and present the most persuasive arguments on behalf of our clients.
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Respected as one of the top medical malpractice defense firms in the New York metropolitan area, Lewis Johs’ Medical Malpractice attorneys have defended physicians in virtually every medical specialty. Lewis Johs also has extensive nursing home liability defense experience and our clients can be confident that our attorneys will vigorously defend their interests in all venues.
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Lewis Johs has practiced actively in the area of criminal law for more than 25 years. The firm handles a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including vehicular crimes, “driving while intoxicated” (DWI), Leandra’s Law matters, drug possession, assault, and domestic violence.
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Our Transportation Law Group is experienced and aware of industry issues that affect transportation companies, shippers, and carriers who deal with the emerging challenges of delivering, transporting, and receiving commercial goods in interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce.
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Our experienced labor and employment attorneys at Lewis Johs protect the businesses, brands, reputations, and bottom line in labor and employment claims for our clients before courts, agencies, and in alternative dispute resolution.
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Lewis Johs was proud to sponsor and have Partners Thomas Dargan and Joseph Charchalis attend the Hilb Specialty Group Transportation Law Symposium, which was held on May 6-7, 2025 at the Springfield Country Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As one of the event’s featured speakers, Tom presented “Evidence in the Electronic Age – Trending Issues Affecting […]
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At Lewis Johs, we strive to create a culture where people are respected, included and appreciated. Our workplace environment is something we take very seriously. The firm regularly monitors and develops policies, programs, and strategies to enhance our business’s diversity and inclusion standards.
Community involvement is an important part of the culture at Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles. We believe in giving back to the communities we serve. From board and committee members to volunteering, holding drives and fundraising, we are dedicated to raising awareness and are proud to support these special non-profit organizations.
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