How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.

How long do class action cases in California typically take?

Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside Oakland?

Jeffrey is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Jeffrey accepting new class action clients right now?

Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Jeffrey Lewis, Class Action Attorney in Oakland, California

Over 51 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

PartneratKeller Rohrback L.L.P.

Oakland, CA

Practicing class action in Oakland since 1975.

51+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 1 client review
9: Bar admissions

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Jeffrey Lewis is a partner based in Oakland, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Employment. Jeffrey has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Oakland, CA
Experience: over 51 years
Known for: Class Action · Employment

Handles Class Action and Employment matters from Oakland, CA.
Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jeffrey takes on

Jeffrey concentrates on class action and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Oakland, California

Jeffrey takes class action matters in Oakland, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Oakland, California

Jeffrey takes employment matters in Oakland, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jeffrey Lewis — class action lawyer in Oakland

Jeffrey Lewis has specialized in ERISA and employee benefits law since 1975.

He recently completed a three year term as a representative of the general public on the ERISA Advisory Council to the Secretary of Labor. He has successfully litigated individual, group, and class action claims on behalf of hundreds of thousands of employees, retirees, and the disabled. He was a founding partner of Lewis, Feinberg, Lee & Jackson, one of the first firms in the nation to specialize in ERISA litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. Among his major successes was serving as one of the appointed counsel for employees of WorldCom, Inc. in a class action that resulted in a settlement that paid more than $47 million to participants in WorldCom’s 401(k) plan. He recently recovered over $40 million for retirees after a lengthy trial in which he served as lead counsel. Mr. Lewis serves as a mediator for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and in private practice, and has served as an arbitrator and expert witness in ERISA cases. He has also advised employee groups and benefit plan fiduciaries, is a fiduciary of two large employee benefit plans, and has served as an independent fiduciary of employee benefit plans.

In addition to his litigation and advisory activities throughout the U.S., Mr. Lewis has testified before Congressional committees regarding pension issues and served as one of the Co-Chairs of the Senior Board of Editors of the Employee Benefits Law treatise. He has also taught employee benefits law at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, as well as pension law courses at several other law schools.

Articles & Presentations

•Panelist, ERISA Advisory Council, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Employees Benefits Committee 2024 Midwinter meeting, San Diego, California (2024).
•Panelist, Are You Ready for a DOL Cybersecurity Audit or to Defend Against Hacks? ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Employee Benefits Committee 2023 Midwinter meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana (2023).
•Co-Chair of the Board of Senior Editors of Lewis, et al., Employee Benefits Law (3d and 4th eds. Bloomberg BNA).
•Board of Senior Editors, Employee Benefits Law (2d ed. BNA).
•Former editor of the Discrimination Claims Under ERISA chapter of Employee Rights Litigation: Pleading and Practice (Matthew Bender, 1991).
•Frequent speaker on ERISA topics such as preemption, fiduciary duty, and benefit claims at seminars sponsored by the American Bar Association, the Bureau of National Affairs, the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), and other organizations.

Recognitions

Honors & Awards

•Ranked in Chambers and Partners USA Guide, 2023 and 2024 - ERISA Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs
•Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Northern California, 2005-2024
•Selected to Top 100 Lawyers in Super Lawyers - Northern California, 2010-2016
•Top Attorney for ERISA Plaintiffs in the San Francisco Bar Area, The Recorder
•Forty Top Benefits Attorneys, The National Law Journal, 1998

Working with Jeffrey on a class action matter

Jeffrey Lewis has specialized in ERISA and employee benefits law since 1975. He recently completed a three year term as a representative of the general public on the ERISA Advisory Council to the Secretary of Labor. He has successfully litigated individual, group, and class action claims on behalf of hundreds of thousands of employees, retirees, and the disabled. He was a founding partner of…

Clients Jeffrey works with

Jeffrey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action and employment matters in Oakland and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of California at Berkeley School of Law
J.D. Order · 1975
Yale University
B.A. · 1970

Jurisdictions

Jeffrey's state bar admissions

U.S. Court of Appeal
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2015 · ACTIVE
Supreme Court of the
1995 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1993 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1991 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1985 · ACTIVE
California Supreme C
1976 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1976 · ACTIVE
California
1975 · ACTIVE

Jeffrey studied at J.D. Order in University of California at Berkeley School of Law and B.A. in Yale University.

Law school and academic background

Jeffrey completed J.D. Order in University of California at Berkeley School of Law and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeffrey runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jeffrey has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Jeffrey's professional memberships and bar associations

Professional & Civic Involvement ERISA Advisory Council to U
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Locations

Jeffrey Lewis's office in Oakland

Jeffrey's primary office is at 180 Grand Avenue, Suite 1380, Oakland, CA, 94612. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

180 Grand Avenue, Suite 1380

Oakland, CA 94612

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Jeffrey Lewis — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Jeffrey. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing class action attorneys in Oakland.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jeffrey Lewis — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jeffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Oakland, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jeffrey

Jeffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jeffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jeffrey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey Lewis

How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?
Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in California typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside Oakland?
Jeffrey is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jeffrey accepting new class action clients right now?
Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Oakland, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

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