Overview
In one of Lew Bricker’s most memorable cases he had the jury nodding along with his closing argument; a true testament to his litigation skills. He defends clients in the areas of commercial transportation, products liability and commercial litigation. He also counsels clients and attorneys on best practices for managing and litigating issues involving electronically stored information and e-discovery. Additionally, he leads the firm’s Rapid Response Team, coordinating responses to catastrophic losses for clients in the Midwest.
Lew’s clients include motor carriers, logistics providers, product manufacturers, retailers, distributors and their insurers. He represents many clients in commercial and contract disputes and counsels clients on best risk mitigation practices, business structure, management and marketing practices in the transportation, retail and manufacturing industries.
As chair of the firm’s Transportation & Logistics Service Group Lew oversees a team providing comprehensive litigation and transactional services to the transportation industry. As a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, Lew works to ensure that Amundsen Davis provides the best possible service to clients across the globe.
Lew currently serves as the Chair Emeritus of the USLAW Network and serves on the Network’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. In 2008 he served as the chair of the USLAW Transportation Practice Group. He designed and coordinated the Transportation Motor Carrier Boot Camp, a training program for transportation lawyers held every two years.
Lew holds many titles, but husband and dad are among his most cherished. He is involved with his kids and active in the community where he raises his family. He coached his kids in youth sports and ran the community baseball and softball organizations for several years, overseeing more than 150 teams. During his tenure he rebuilt the softball program, restored the organization financially and saw teams to multiple championships. He currently serves as past commissioner. He also served on the local high school district facilities community, helping to identify the needs of the local high school and lobbying for the passage of a referendum.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
- Amundsen Davis Executive Committee
- USLAW Executive Committee: Conference Educational Coordinator, Fall Conference, 2019; Chair Emeritus, 2018 – present; Immediate Past Chair, 2017 – present; Chair, 2016 – 2017; Vice Chair, 2015 – 2016; Treasurer, 2013 – 2015; Transportation Practice Group Chair, 2007 – 2008, Vice Chairman, 2006 – 2007, Secretary 2006; Business Litigation Group: Sub Chair 2010 – 2011
- TELFA: Board of Directors, ex officio representative, 2016 – present
- Technology Liaison: Defense Research Institute Diversity Committee
- Section Council Member: Illinois State Bar Association Public Utilities and Transportation Council, 2004 – present; Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Council 2004 – present
- Member: Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA); Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA); Chicago Traffic Club; American Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; Intermodal Association of North America (IANA); Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated
- Named a BTI Client Service All-Star, 2012
- Selected by the Leading Lawyers Network as a "Leading Lawyer" in transportation defense law
- Selected as a "Stand-Out Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters: 2022, 2023
- Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers list: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America© in Transportation Law: 2021, 2022, 2023
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USLAW O’Hagan Award Recipient, 2008
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Firm News
- 30 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Included on 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists30 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Included on 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Congratulations to all of our attorneys named to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and 2022 Illinois Rising Stars lists!
- Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListAmundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
Amundsen Davis is pleased to announce the inclusion of 24 attorneys on the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers® and 2022 Illinois Rising StarsSM lists!
- 43 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 202343 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023
Congratulate to our 43 attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023!
- Rapid Response 101 (plus); The Aftermath: Hands-On Truck InspectionsRapid Response 101 (plus); The Aftermath: Hands-On Truck Inspections
Services
Education
University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1991, cum laude
University of Illinois, B.A., 1988, cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
- Illinois
- Supreme Court of the United States