Fred J. Lewis

Fred J. Lewis is a partner with Racine Olson in Pocatello whose practice focuses on Personal Injury Law and Workers’ Compensation Law. Since 1988, he has represented Idaho working people seeking benefits and compensation after injuries. His work includes workers’ compensation claims, third-party recovery issues, personal injury matters, and appeals that address how Idaho law applies to injured employees and their rights to statutory benefits.

Fred earned a B.S. from the University of Utah in 1985 and a J.D. from the University of Idaho in 1988. He was admitted to the Idaho State Bar that year and is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Section. His legal education and decades of focused practice provide a strong foundation for analyzing medical evidence, benefit calculations, statutory requirements, insurance positions, and appellate questions affecting injured workers.

Fred has argued significant workers’ compensation issues before the Idaho Supreme Court. His reported cases include Ryen v. City of Coeur d’Alene, Corgatelli v. Steel West, Maravilla v. Simplot, and Marquez v. Pierce Painting. These matters addressed subjects such as limitation periods, reimbursement claims, and benefits for injured workers. His appellate work has contributed to Idaho law governing the rights and financial recovery of employees injured on the job.

Fred J. Lewis combines personal injury representation with a long-term concentration on workers’ compensation law. His practice emphasizes securing benefits and financial recovery that injured workers are entitled to receive under Idaho law. Through trial and appellate advocacy, he helps clients address insurer challenges, disputed benefits, and third-party recovery issues while bringing decades of experience with the statutes, procedures, and court decisions that shape Idaho injury claims.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Racine Olson
• Member, Idaho State Bar
• Member, Workers’ Compensation Section of the Idaho State Bar

Licensed State

• Idaho

Education

• University of Idaho
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Utah
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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