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ROBERT LEWIS Obituary

LEWIS--Robert. The Partners and staff of Jackson Lewis LLP mourn the loss of our friend and partner Robert Lewis. As a co-founder of the firm with Louis Jackson in 1958 Bob established a reputation as one of the leading labor lawyers in the United States. Bob's innovation and passion for the law inspired a generation of practitioners to follow in his footsteps. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife, Ethel, daughters Eileen and Nancy, brother Warren, and grandchildren Carolyn and Alison Silveira and Matthew Lewis.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 16, 2012.

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Rich Parsons

April 3, 2017

I worked with Bob while he assisted us at IBM Corporation. The consummate professional - very intelligent, approachable, courteous and action oriented. He handled our most complex challenges and did it with integrity. One of the finest attorneys I've ever met and a person you valued highly as a friend.

Jean Nobile

November 21, 2014

I worked with Mr. Lewis at the Long Island office. He was so wonderfully understanding, kind and had a great sense of humor. My condolences to his family.

Bob Lewis

January 7, 2013

Mike Lavine

February 27, 2012

I had the privilage of meeting Mr. Lewis 10 years ago when I started at Jackson Lewis. I was impress to meet one of the icons who hepled created and shaped the firm that I now work for. We got to know each on a first name basis by his many visits to our office after his retirement. Mr Lewis was a great attorney and a wonderful person and it was always a pleasure to read about his NLRB accomplishments.I will miss him. My condolences to his wife and family and may JEHOVAH-SHALOM comfort you in your time of sorrow.

stanley kozaresk

February 25, 2012

Always admired him for honest and straight forward thoughs. Great friend and an outstanding lawyer.
Stan K.

February 16, 2012

I worked with JL for over 30 years and have known Bob Lewis during this period. I have always found him to be an extremely professional, nice and pleasant person. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to his wife and family.

Kathy Barrow

February 16, 2012

Bob Lewis was surely a visionary. The Firm's culture of professional excellence; team effort; and absolute dedication to the client endures because Bob Lewis and Lou Jackson mandated these qualities be present in every lawyer. Rest in Peace, Bob.

Christopher Hoey

February 16, 2012

I first met Bob Lewis when I was an attorney with the NLRB in Newark in 1959. Over the years our lives crossed paths often, culminating in my serving as "of Counsel" in his firm for about 8 years before retiring. He was an affable yet knowledgeable attorney, recognized as preeminent in his chosen field. My condolences to his family and friends.

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