Richard C. Lewis
About Richard C. Lewis
Richard C. Lewis is a lawyer based in Binghamton, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Richard C. Lewis is recognized in the following practice area:
- Binghamton, New York
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Binghamton, NY
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