Peter J. Lewis
Peter J. Lewis
Partner
He/Him
"I take others’ problems and make them my own. In solving them, I hope to alleviate a big weight off their shoulders."

Peter J. Lewis
Partner
He/Him
"I take others’ problems and make them my own. In solving them, I hope to alleviate a big weight off their shoulders."
About Peter
In his diverse litigation practice, Peter focuses on solving complex issues in aviation insurance and bad faith claims. He counsels clients on aviation, toxic torts, and professional and product liability, and handles commercial litigation, coverage evaluations, and general liability defense.
Peter represents commercial and regional airlines, flight schools, fixed-based operators, and Part 135 charter operators, defending clients in wrongful death, aircraft crashes, commercial, and product disputes across the country.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Represented an aircraft owner recovering a jet involved in a dispute with a charter operator – successfully coordinated aircraft repossession in another jurisdiction the charter operator wrongfully held.
- Obtained judgment in favor of an aircraft repair facility that brought suit to foreclose on liens performed on an aircraft.
- Represented a South American regional airline in acquiring a multimillion-dollar US-registered aircraft.
- Obtained multiple summary judgments in favor of our client involving various toxic tort matters where the plaintiffs alleged exposure to various chemicals arising from an oil spill caused certain chronic conditions.
- Obtained multiple voluntary dismissals with prejudice in mass tort litigation where an express condition of the dismissals was the payment of costs to our client-defendant.
- Obtained judgment on the pleadings in favor of an insurance carrier in an insurance declaratory judgment action involving a commercial lines policy.
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™, Commercial Litigation, 2023 – 2026; Litigation – Construction, 2024 – 2026
- Wake Forest University School of Law, The Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy, Business Editor
Credentials
Education
- Wake Forest University School of Law, JD, 2015
- Clark University, MPA, 2012
- Clark University, BA, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida
- US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Thought Leadership
Publications
- "Air Ambulances and the Airline Deregulation Act: Two Typical Ways Plaintiff's Counsel Tries to Avoid Federal Preemption," DRI's For the Defense, December 2018
- "Narayanan v. British Airways: When the Ninth Circuit 'Leaves No Room for Flexibility,' the Court Means It," DRI's For the Defense, December 2016
In The News
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Hinshaw Announces Election of Eleven New Partners In Seven U.S. Offices, Jan 3, 2023
- Eighty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 18, 2022
Interests
Did you know...
Peter was twice inducted into his high school’s sports hall of fame, individually and as part of its first state championship team. He might have become a college baseball coach if he had not chosen law.
Thought Leadership
Publications
- "Air Ambulances and the Airline Deregulation Act: Two Typical Ways Plaintiff's Counsel Tries to Avoid Federal Preemption," DRI's For the Defense, December 2018
- "Narayanan v. British Airways: When the Ninth Circuit 'Leaves No Room for Flexibility,' the Court Means It," DRI's For the Defense, December 2016
In The News
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Hinshaw Announces Election of Eleven New Partners In Seven U.S. Offices, Jan 3, 2023
- Eighty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 18, 2022
Peter's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Aug 17, 2023
101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Jan 3, 2023
Hinshaw Announces Election of Eleven New Partners In Seven U.S. Offices