Lewis H. Chimes

Lewis H. Chimes is a Connecticut attorney who has dedicated his career to representing individuals harmed by discrimination, negligence, and misconduct. His practice focuses primarily on employment law, along with civil rights, personal injury, and criminal defense matters. He has tried more than fifty cases to verdict and is known for strong courtroom advocacy. He works to protect employees facing wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and compensation disputes.

Lewis earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School and holds a B.A. from Tufts University. His legal education provided rigorous training in litigation, legal analysis, and advocacy. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, as well as several federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His academic background supports his work in employment, ERISA, and civil rights litigation.

Over the past twenty-five years, Lewis has secured landmark results for clients. He obtained a $3.4 million race discrimination verdict in Bakhit v. Safety Marking and a $1.3 million ERISA verdict in Roberton v. Citizens Utilities. He served as lead counsel in Hardy v. Greenwich, a major discrimination case involving a police department. He also played a key role in drafting Connecticut’s Equal Pay Act and strengthening workplace harassment protections.

In addition to trial work, Lewis H. Chimes represents senior executives and professionals in severance negotiations, compensation disputes, and contract claims. He has negotiated, mediated, and arbitrated hundreds of matters, including multi-million dollar settlements. Recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon, he is widely regarded as a leader in employment law. Through disciplined preparation and strategic advocacy, he works to level the playing field for individuals facing powerful employers.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Lewis Chimes LLC
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association of Justice

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New York
• Massachusetts

Education

• Columbia Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tufts University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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