Lewis and Lewis Attorneys at Law

If you are considering hiring Lewis & Lewis, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, you should carefully consider my experience. My experience with Andrew Lewis includes the following: 1.

He represented both the executor and me, a beneficiary of the estate. After I later learned this dual representation should not have occurred, he terminated my representation while continuing to represent the executor, who remained his client for approximately five years. Although he stated in writing that my $1,500 retainer would be returned, he has refused to refund it despite repeated requests. 2.

He agreed to notify my attorney before the executor accessed the estate's safe deposit box so that the contents could be properly monitored and protected. He failed to provide that notice and, according to documents in my possession, intentionally misled both me and my attorney regarding the access. 3. He prepared and provided the legal documents that enabled the executor to obtain access to the estate's safe deposit box.

The executor subsequently accessed the safe deposit box without notifying me or my attorney, removed the estate's gold coins, and later sold them without my knowledge. 4. He later represented to both me and my attorney that he was not involved in obtaining access to the safe deposit box. My attorney has a written statement documenting those representations, and I possess documentary evidence establishing his involvement.

5. He disclosed documents I had provided to him as my attorney to another attorney, who then used those documents in support of a sanctions motion against me after I sought the executor's removal. Those documents were confidential and protected by the attorney-client relationship. 6.

I gave Andrew Lewis multiple opportunities over an extended period to resolve these matters amicably, including returning my retainer as he had promised in writing. He has refused to do so. These events occurred while Andrew Lewis continued representing the executor. The executor was ultimately removed by the probate court after findings that included breach of fiduciary duties, gross misconduct, misapplication and/or embezzlement, fraud, and defalcation.

I intentionally did not initially present these concerns regarding Andrew Lewis to the court because I wanted to resolve the matter in good faith and without litigation. Unfortunately, despite numerous opportunities, no good-faith resolution has occurred. I will now be seeking appropriate relief from the court, requesting any relief or sanctions the court deems appropriate, and filing complaints with the appropriate regulatory and consumer agencies, including the Texas State Bar.

I will provide supporting documentation demonstrating both the facts described above and my repeated good-faith efforts to resolve this matter before pursuing formal remedies. I hope my experience helps you make an informed decision before choosing legal representation.