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Neil Lewis

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Licensed for 25 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

Spanish English

About

I have been an immigration lawyer in Tampa since 1996. My focus is entirely upon immigration, and I am incredibly successful at what I do. Please check me out. View the videos, check the reviews, do your research. I have the experience you need for the future you seek. Initial consultation $200.

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

Spanish English

Contact

Neil F. Lewis, P.A. -- Immigration Attorneys505 E Jackson St Ste 213Tampa, FL, 33602-4935

Office: (813) 517-8944

Website: N/A

Reviews

Amber
March 30, 2016

This man stood through hell and back with my husband and myself. In less than a year which seems a lot longer when faced with losing the one you love to deportation Mr. Lewis was able to get my husband a lawful permanent status and thanks to him this June my husband and I will finally be able to make our trip to Mexico so I can meet my in laws for the first time and my husband will see his parents for the first time in 12 years. Thank you so much and there will be plenty of pictures coming your way of what only you were able to help make possible

Oliver
February 4, 2017

My wife and I had a consultation with Mr. Lewis before we got married (she is a U.K. citizen, I am a U.S. citizen). We had already been through a lot together and we didn't want to risk being separated, so we took a massive leap of faith and decide to hire an immigration lawyer to ensure we never had to say goodbye to each other. After some online research, I was incredibly confident in my decision to meet with Mr. Lewis and discuss our situation; our meeting only confirmed my initial confidence. Mr. Lewis is the man you want on your side when going through the process of obtaining your green card. Because of his track record and confidence, I felt incredibly secure in trusting our case with him, from the day we met to the day our case concluded (successfully!!!) If it wasn't for Mr. Lewis and his amazing team, I honestly don't know how I would have ever been able to start a life with my spouse. Mr. Lewis cut the stress of going through such a nerve-wracking legal process by at least 90%, and that was only at the consultation level. The most stress we experienced was really in just collecting all of our evidence. Compared to the alternative of doing it all alone and representing ourselves with no legal aid, that's a trade-off I'd take any day. At our interview, we were represented (and prepped) by Ms. Pophal, and all I can say is I have never met anyone who put me or my wife more at ease! From start to finish she was an absolute gem; I am so thankful we had her fighting for us! That being said, if you're searching around for somebody to help you through the immigration process, or you're just as plain scared as we were about where to even start, please set up a consultation with Mr. Lewis; you will NOT be disappointed. We literally owe everything to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Pophal, and everybody at the office, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the work everybody did in making sure our case was a success. When it comes time for my wife to get her permanent green card, you know who we'll be hiring!

Maria Delia
July 12, 2021

La primera vez que fui me dijo las cosas como son, ya había tenido malas experiencias!! Muchos te sacan dinero con falsas promesas, con Neil solo Te dice la verdad, pagas sabiendo que estás en buenas manos!! Súper recomendable!

Kevin
April 15, 2020

I found Neil Lewis on Facebook and eventually retained him to process my application for citizenship. His friendly personality made me feel very comfortable. His staff and my consultations helped me prepare for the interview/interrogation. The officer who interrogated me had a very strong personality, and having Mr. Lewis there helped reduce my stress. I am completely satisfied and now a United States citizen.

Rafael
February 12, 2020

My spouse and I hired Mr. Lewis to assist in the interview process for an adjustment of status (I-485) case, which we had started on our own. From the minute Mr. Lewis and his team were on board, we could feel a difference. Mr. Lewis and his staff always treated us with respect, and assisted in gathering and arranging all the relevant evidence, and prepared us on what to expect in the interview. The day of the interview at the Tampa USCIS office, Mr. Lewis arrived punctually. During the interview, all the evidence gathered and organized by Mr. Lewis and his staff was presented to the officer in the most professional manner. We could tell that Mr. Lewis knows his way around, and, having someone that knows immigration Law backing you during the interview is definitely a calming factor. If you are looking for an expert and honest immigration attorney, I recommend Mr. Lewis.

anonymous
December 26, 2019

Mr. Lewis, Viviana, and the rest of their office staff have helped us tremendously in establishing my legal permanent residency status in the U.S. This was a battle we had been fighting for close to 2 decades. My initial legal admission to the U.S. and a 16-year-marriage to U.S Citizen did not suffice to accomplish permanent resident status in the country. I have consulted with countless immigration attorneys and spent an embarrassing amount of $$$ only to be told I was ineligible for a green card. During our initial consult with Mr. Lewis, I had ‘warned’ him that we had a very complex case. I’ll never forget his response to this; he smiled and reminded us that our case was only complex to us. And boy was he right! A little over a year from that meeting, I had my green card mailed to me. The interviewing officer actually approved our petition at the interview, and we received the green card in less than a week. If you’re looking for immigration help for your ‘complex’ case, Mr. Lewis and his team would be your best option for legal counsel and advocate. Look no further!

Yordanka
July 12, 2019

Nuestra familia contrato a Mr Lewis en 2012. Sabíamos que era un camino difícil. Hoy ya dos de nuestras 3 hijas se convertirán en ciudadanas americanas y la más pequeña ya tiene su green card. Mi esposo y yo seguimos con Mr Lewis pero tenemos fe que con su ayuda también lo lograremos.

Jessica
January 8, 2019

I am writing this review to express my appreciation of the exemplary service I received from Neil F Lewis and his entire staff. My husband and I consulted with Neil initially to make sure he’d be able to help us and to make sure we felt comfortable working with him and his team. Immediately after the consultation we knew he was the attorney we’d be retaining to help us with the green card process. Let me start of by saying that his dedication to our case and customer service has been impeccable. He stayed in touch throughout the entire application process, he has addressed all our concerns along the way and answered all the questions that we had. He made this green card process a seem less one. He is extremely assertive and as a result of his prompt and attentive service I can honestly tell you that my husband and I had such piece of mind knowing that things would be handling correctly and in a timely manner. The entire process from start to finish was only 6 months. Service like yours is rare in business these days, and I did not want our appreciation to go unstated. Thank you so much for going to such great lengths and in turn making sure all our needs were met. Cyrus and I are so happy to you made our dreams come true. Keep up the great work !!

Nora
August 12, 2018

Neil Lewis handled the Green Card application for both my husband and I. During the consultation, Mr. Lewis explained clearly what the process would entail, and what documents we needed to submit. I had full confidence in Mr. Lewis' expertise as he previously helped my son and his wife become US citizens. It took only 4 months to get my Green Card, and my husband got his a month later. Thank you, Mr. Lewis!!!

anonymous
July 11, 2018

Mr. Lewis has been very comforting, understanding and awesome to work with. Could not be more satisfied with his services and help! Our case was a hard one, and he managed to handle it without any issues. Successful outcome. Very grateful!

Amber
March 30, 2016

This man stood through hell and back with my husband and myself. In less than a year which seems a lot longer when faced with losing the one you love to deportation Mr. Lewis was able to get my husband a lawful permanent status and thanks to him this June my husband and I will finally be able to make our trip to Mexico so I can meet my in laws for the first time and my husband will see his parents for the first time in 12 years. Thank you so much and there will be plenty of pictures coming your way of what only you were able to help make possible

Oliver
February 4, 2017

My wife and I had a consultation with Mr. Lewis before we got married (she is a U.K. citizen, I am a U.S. citizen). We had already been through a lot together and we didn't want to risk being separated, so we took a massive leap of faith and decide to hire an immigration lawyer to ensure we never had to say goodbye to each other. After some online research, I was incredibly confident in my decision to meet with Mr. Lewis and discuss our situation; our meeting only confirmed my initial confidence. Mr. Lewis is the man you want on your side when going through the process of obtaining your green card. Because of his track record and confidence, I felt incredibly secure in trusting our case with him, from the day we met to the day our case concluded (successfully!!!) If it wasn't for Mr. Lewis and his amazing team, I honestly don't know how I would have ever been able to start a life with my spouse. Mr. Lewis cut the stress of going through such a nerve-wracking legal process by at least 90%, and that was only at the consultation level. The most stress we experienced was really in just collecting all of our evidence. Compared to the alternative of doing it all alone and representing ourselves with no legal aid, that's a trade-off I'd take any day. At our interview, we were represented (and prepped) by Ms. Pophal, and all I can say is I have never met anyone who put me or my wife more at ease! From start to finish she was an absolute gem; I am so thankful we had her fighting for us! That being said, if you're searching around for somebody to help you through the immigration process, or you're just as plain scared as we were about where to even start, please set up a consultation with Mr. Lewis; you will NOT be disappointed. We literally owe everything to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Pophal, and everybody at the office, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the work everybody did in making sure our case was a success. When it comes time for my wife to get her permanent green card, you know who we'll be hiring!

Maria Delia
July 12, 2021

La primera vez que fui me dijo las cosas como son, ya había tenido malas experiencias!! Muchos te sacan dinero con falsas promesas, con Neil solo Te dice la verdad, pagas sabiendo que estás en buenas manos!! Súper recomendable!

Kevin
April 15, 2020

I found Neil Lewis on Facebook and eventually retained him to process my application for citizenship. His friendly personality made me feel very comfortable. His staff and my consultations helped me prepare for the interview/interrogation. The officer who interrogated me had a very strong personality, and having Mr. Lewis there helped reduce my stress. I am completely satisfied and now a United States citizen.

Rafael
February 12, 2020

My spouse and I hired Mr. Lewis to assist in the interview process for an adjustment of status (I-485) case, which we had started on our own. From the minute Mr. Lewis and his team were on board, we could feel a difference. Mr. Lewis and his staff always treated us with respect, and assisted in gathering and arranging all the relevant evidence, and prepared us on what to expect in the interview. The day of the interview at the Tampa USCIS office, Mr. Lewis arrived punctually. During the interview, all the evidence gathered and organized by Mr. Lewis and his staff was presented to the officer in the most professional manner. We could tell that Mr. Lewis knows his way around, and, having someone that knows immigration Law backing you during the interview is definitely a calming factor. If you are looking for an expert and honest immigration attorney, I recommend Mr. Lewis.

anonymous
December 26, 2019

Mr. Lewis, Viviana, and the rest of their office staff have helped us tremendously in establishing my legal permanent residency status in the U.S. This was a battle we had been fighting for close to 2 decades. My initial legal admission to the U.S. and a 16-year-marriage to U.S Citizen did not suffice to accomplish permanent resident status in the country. I have consulted with countless immigration attorneys and spent an embarrassing amount of $$$ only to be told I was ineligible for a green card. During our initial consult with Mr. Lewis, I had ‘warned’ him that we had a very complex case. I’ll never forget his response to this; he smiled and reminded us that our case was only complex to us. And boy was he right! A little over a year from that meeting, I had my green card mailed to me. The interviewing officer actually approved our petition at the interview, and we received the green card in less than a week. If you’re looking for immigration help for your ‘complex’ case, Mr. Lewis and his team would be your best option for legal counsel and advocate. Look no further!

Yordanka
July 12, 2019

Nuestra familia contrato a Mr Lewis en 2012. Sabíamos que era un camino difícil. Hoy ya dos de nuestras 3 hijas se convertirán en ciudadanas americanas y la más pequeña ya tiene su green card. Mi esposo y yo seguimos con Mr Lewis pero tenemos fe que con su ayuda también lo lograremos.

Jessica
January 8, 2019

I am writing this review to express my appreciation of the exemplary service I received from Neil F Lewis and his entire staff. My husband and I consulted with Neil initially to make sure he’d be able to help us and to make sure we felt comfortable working with him and his team. Immediately after the consultation we knew he was the attorney we’d be retaining to help us with the green card process. Let me start of by saying that his dedication to our case and customer service has been impeccable. He stayed in touch throughout the entire application process, he has addressed all our concerns along the way and answered all the questions that we had. He made this green card process a seem less one. He is extremely assertive and as a result of his prompt and attentive service I can honestly tell you that my husband and I had such piece of mind knowing that things would be handling correctly and in a timely manner. The entire process from start to finish was only 6 months. Service like yours is rare in business these days, and I did not want our appreciation to go unstated. Thank you so much for going to such great lengths and in turn making sure all our needs were met. Cyrus and I are so happy to you made our dreams come true. Keep up the great work !!

Nora
August 12, 2018

Neil Lewis handled the Green Card application for both my husband and I. During the consultation, Mr. Lewis explained clearly what the process would entail, and what documents we needed to submit. I had full confidence in Mr. Lewis' expertise as he previously helped my son and his wife become US citizens. It took only 4 months to get my Green Card, and my husband got his a month later. Thank you, Mr. Lewis!!!

anonymous
July 11, 2018

Mr. Lewis has been very comforting, understanding and awesome to work with. Could not be more satisfied with his services and help! Our case was a hard one, and he managed to handle it without any issues. Successful outcome. Very grateful!

Amber
March 30, 2016

This man stood through hell and back with my husband and myself. In less than a year which seems a lot longer when faced with losing the one you love to deportation Mr. Lewis was able to get my husband a lawful permanent status and thanks to him this June my husband and I will finally be able to make our trip to Mexico so I can meet my in laws for the first time and my husband will see his parents for the first time in 12 years. Thank you so much and there will be plenty of pictures coming your way of what only you were able to help make possible

Oliver
February 4, 2017

My wife and I had a consultation with Mr. Lewis before we got married (she is a U.K. citizen, I am a U.S. citizen). We had already been through a lot together and we didn't want to risk being separated, so we took a massive leap of faith and decide to hire an immigration lawyer to ensure we never had to say goodbye to each other. After some online research, I was incredibly confident in my decision to meet with Mr. Lewis and discuss our situation; our meeting only confirmed my initial confidence. Mr. Lewis is the man you want on your side when going through the process of obtaining your green card. Because of his track record and confidence, I felt incredibly secure in trusting our case with him, from the day we met to the day our case concluded (successfully!!!) If it wasn't for Mr. Lewis and his amazing team, I honestly don't know how I would have ever been able to start a life with my spouse. Mr. Lewis cut the stress of going through such a nerve-wracking legal process by at least 90%, and that was only at the consultation level. The most stress we experienced was really in just collecting all of our evidence. Compared to the alternative of doing it all alone and representing ourselves with no legal aid, that's a trade-off I'd take any day. At our interview, we were represented (and prepped) by Ms. Pophal, and all I can say is I have never met anyone who put me or my wife more at ease! From start to finish she was an absolute gem; I am so thankful we had her fighting for us! That being said, if you're searching around for somebody to help you through the immigration process, or you're just as plain scared as we were about where to even start, please set up a consultation with Mr. Lewis; you will NOT be disappointed. We literally owe everything to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Pophal, and everybody at the office, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the work everybody did in making sure our case was a success. When it comes time for my wife to get her permanent green card, you know who we'll be hiring!

Maria Delia
July 12, 2021

La primera vez que fui me dijo las cosas como son, ya había tenido malas experiencias!! Muchos te sacan dinero con falsas promesas, con Neil solo Te dice la verdad, pagas sabiendo que estás en buenas manos!! Súper recomendable!

Kevin
April 15, 2020

I found Neil Lewis on Facebook and eventually retained him to process my application for citizenship. His friendly personality made me feel very comfortable. His staff and my consultations helped me prepare for the interview/interrogation. The officer who interrogated me had a very strong personality, and having Mr. Lewis there helped reduce my stress. I am completely satisfied and now a United States citizen.

Rafael
February 12, 2020

My spouse and I hired Mr. Lewis to assist in the interview process for an adjustment of status (I-485) case, which we had started on our own. From the minute Mr. Lewis and his team were on board, we could feel a difference. Mr. Lewis and his staff always treated us with respect, and assisted in gathering and arranging all the relevant evidence, and prepared us on what to expect in the interview. The day of the interview at the Tampa USCIS office, Mr. Lewis arrived punctually. During the interview, all the evidence gathered and organized by Mr. Lewis and his staff was presented to the officer in the most professional manner. We could tell that Mr. Lewis knows his way around, and, having someone that knows immigration Law backing you during the interview is definitely a calming factor. If you are looking for an expert and honest immigration attorney, I recommend Mr. Lewis.

anonymous
December 26, 2019

Mr. Lewis, Viviana, and the rest of their office staff have helped us tremendously in establishing my legal permanent residency status in the U.S. This was a battle we had been fighting for close to 2 decades. My initial legal admission to the U.S. and a 16-year-marriage to U.S Citizen did not suffice to accomplish permanent resident status in the country. I have consulted with countless immigration attorneys and spent an embarrassing amount of $$$ only to be told I was ineligible for a green card. During our initial consult with Mr. Lewis, I had ‘warned’ him that we had a very complex case. I’ll never forget his response to this; he smiled and reminded us that our case was only complex to us. And boy was he right! A little over a year from that meeting, I had my green card mailed to me. The interviewing officer actually approved our petition at the interview, and we received the green card in less than a week. If you’re looking for immigration help for your ‘complex’ case, Mr. Lewis and his team would be your best option for legal counsel and advocate. Look no further!

Yordanka
July 12, 2019

Nuestra familia contrato a Mr Lewis en 2012. Sabíamos que era un camino difícil. Hoy ya dos de nuestras 3 hijas se convertirán en ciudadanas americanas y la más pequeña ya tiene su green card. Mi esposo y yo seguimos con Mr Lewis pero tenemos fe que con su ayuda también lo lograremos.

Jessica
January 8, 2019

I am writing this review to express my appreciation of the exemplary service I received from Neil F Lewis and his entire staff. My husband and I consulted with Neil initially to make sure he’d be able to help us and to make sure we felt comfortable working with him and his team. Immediately after the consultation we knew he was the attorney we’d be retaining to help us with the green card process. Let me start of by saying that his dedication to our case and customer service has been impeccable. He stayed in touch throughout the entire application process, he has addressed all our concerns along the way and answered all the questions that we had. He made this green card process a seem less one. He is extremely assertive and as a result of his prompt and attentive service I can honestly tell you that my husband and I had such piece of mind knowing that things would be handling correctly and in a timely manner. The entire process from start to finish was only 6 months. Service like yours is rare in business these days, and I did not want our appreciation to go unstated. Thank you so much for going to such great lengths and in turn making sure all our needs were met. Cyrus and I are so happy to you made our dreams come true. Keep up the great work !!

Nora
August 12, 2018

Neil Lewis handled the Green Card application for both my husband and I. During the consultation, Mr. Lewis explained clearly what the process would entail, and what documents we needed to submit. I had full confidence in Mr. Lewis' expertise as he previously helped my son and his wife become US citizens. It took only 4 months to get my Green Card, and my husband got his a month later. Thank you, Mr. Lewis!!!

anonymous
July 11, 2018

Mr. Lewis has been very comforting, understanding and awesome to work with. Could not be more satisfied with his services and help! Our case was a hard one, and he managed to handle it without any issues. Successful outcome. Very grateful!

Amber
March 30, 2016

This man stood through hell and back with my husband and myself. In less than a year which seems a lot longer when faced with losing the one you love to deportation Mr. Lewis was able to get my husband a lawful permanent status and thanks to him this June my husband and I will finally be able to make our trip to Mexico so I can meet my in laws for the first time and my husband will see his parents for the first time in 12 years. Thank you so much and there will be plenty of pictures coming your way of what only you were able to help make possible

Oliver
February 4, 2017

My wife and I had a consultation with Mr. Lewis before we got married (she is a U.K. citizen, I am a U.S. citizen). We had already been through a lot together and we didn't want to risk being separated, so we took a massive leap of faith and decide to hire an immigration lawyer to ensure we never had to say goodbye to each other. After some online research, I was incredibly confident in my decision to meet with Mr. Lewis and discuss our situation; our meeting only confirmed my initial confidence. Mr. Lewis is the man you want on your side when going through the process of obtaining your green card. Because of his track record and confidence, I felt incredibly secure in trusting our case with him, from the day we met to the day our case concluded (successfully!!!) If it wasn't for Mr. Lewis and his amazing team, I honestly don't know how I would have ever been able to start a life with my spouse. Mr. Lewis cut the stress of going through such a nerve-wracking legal process by at least 90%, and that was only at the consultation level. The most stress we experienced was really in just collecting all of our evidence. Compared to the alternative of doing it all alone and representing ourselves with no legal aid, that's a trade-off I'd take any day. At our interview, we were represented (and prepped) by Ms. Pophal, and all I can say is I have never met anyone who put me or my wife more at ease! From start to finish she was an absolute gem; I am so thankful we had her fighting for us! That being said, if you're searching around for somebody to help you through the immigration process, or you're just as plain scared as we were about where to even start, please set up a consultation with Mr. Lewis; you will NOT be disappointed. We literally owe everything to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Pophal, and everybody at the office, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the work everybody did in making sure our case was a success. When it comes time for my wife to get her permanent green card, you know who we'll be hiring!

Maria Delia
July 12, 2021

La primera vez que fui me dijo las cosas como son, ya había tenido malas experiencias!! Muchos te sacan dinero con falsas promesas, con Neil solo Te dice la verdad, pagas sabiendo que estás en buenas manos!! Súper recomendable!

Kevin
April 15, 2020

I found Neil Lewis on Facebook and eventually retained him to process my application for citizenship. His friendly personality made me feel very comfortable. His staff and my consultations helped me prepare for the interview/interrogation. The officer who interrogated me had a very strong personality, and having Mr. Lewis there helped reduce my stress. I am completely satisfied and now a United States citizen.

Rafael
February 12, 2020

My spouse and I hired Mr. Lewis to assist in the interview process for an adjustment of status (I-485) case, which we had started on our own. From the minute Mr. Lewis and his team were on board, we could feel a difference. Mr. Lewis and his staff always treated us with respect, and assisted in gathering and arranging all the relevant evidence, and prepared us on what to expect in the interview. The day of the interview at the Tampa USCIS office, Mr. Lewis arrived punctually. During the interview, all the evidence gathered and organized by Mr. Lewis and his staff was presented to the officer in the most professional manner. We could tell that Mr. Lewis knows his way around, and, having someone that knows immigration Law backing you during the interview is definitely a calming factor. If you are looking for an expert and honest immigration attorney, I recommend Mr. Lewis.

anonymous
December 26, 2019

Mr. Lewis, Viviana, and the rest of their office staff have helped us tremendously in establishing my legal permanent residency status in the U.S. This was a battle we had been fighting for close to 2 decades. My initial legal admission to the U.S. and a 16-year-marriage to U.S Citizen did not suffice to accomplish permanent resident status in the country. I have consulted with countless immigration attorneys and spent an embarrassing amount of $$$ only to be told I was ineligible for a green card. During our initial consult with Mr. Lewis, I had ‘warned’ him that we had a very complex case. I’ll never forget his response to this; he smiled and reminded us that our case was only complex to us. And boy was he right! A little over a year from that meeting, I had my green card mailed to me. The interviewing officer actually approved our petition at the interview, and we received the green card in less than a week. If you’re looking for immigration help for your ‘complex’ case, Mr. Lewis and his team would be your best option for legal counsel and advocate. Look no further!

Yordanka
July 12, 2019

Nuestra familia contrato a Mr Lewis en 2012. Sabíamos que era un camino difícil. Hoy ya dos de nuestras 3 hijas se convertirán en ciudadanas americanas y la más pequeña ya tiene su green card. Mi esposo y yo seguimos con Mr Lewis pero tenemos fe que con su ayuda también lo lograremos.

Jessica
January 8, 2019

I am writing this review to express my appreciation of the exemplary service I received from Neil F Lewis and his entire staff. My husband and I consulted with Neil initially to make sure he’d be able to help us and to make sure we felt comfortable working with him and his team. Immediately after the consultation we knew he was the attorney we’d be retaining to help us with the green card process. Let me start of by saying that his dedication to our case and customer service has been impeccable. He stayed in touch throughout the entire application process, he has addressed all our concerns along the way and answered all the questions that we had. He made this green card process a seem less one. He is extremely assertive and as a result of his prompt and attentive service I can honestly tell you that my husband and I had such piece of mind knowing that things would be handling correctly and in a timely manner. The entire process from start to finish was only 6 months. Service like yours is rare in business these days, and I did not want our appreciation to go unstated. Thank you so much for going to such great lengths and in turn making sure all our needs were met. Cyrus and I are so happy to you made our dreams come true. Keep up the great work !!

Nora
August 12, 2018

Neil Lewis handled the Green Card application for both my husband and I. During the consultation, Mr. Lewis explained clearly what the process would entail, and what documents we needed to submit. I had full confidence in Mr. Lewis' expertise as he previously helped my son and his wife become US citizens. It took only 4 months to get my Green Card, and my husband got his a month later. Thank you, Mr. Lewis!!!

anonymous
July 11, 2018

Mr. Lewis has been very comforting, understanding and awesome to work with. Could not be more satisfied with his services and help! Our case was a hard one, and he managed to handle it without any issues. Successful outcome. Very grateful!