Lewis T. "Lew" LeClair
About Lewis T. LeClair
Lewis T. LeClair is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Lewis T. LeClair is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Dallas, Texas
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: McKool Smith PC
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Dallas, TX
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