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Samuel A. Lewis

Member
Miami Office

Tel: 305.397.0799
Fax: 305.358.3309
SLewis@FeldmanGale.com
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EDUCATION

  • JD, University of Florida College of Law, 1995
  • MA, History, Florida State University, 1991
  • BA, History, Florida State University, 1989

COURT ADMISSIONS

  • Florida Supreme Court
  • United States District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern District of Florida
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  

SAMUEL A. LEWIS is an AV-rated attorney who has practiced in the field of intellectual property for more than ten years, Mr. Lewis draws inspiration from a wide-range of personal experiences to realize creative and innovative solutions for his clients.  Drawing from former careers as a photojournalist and computer software developer, Mr. Lewis brings both a practical understanding and technical perspective of copyright-and technology-related issues.

Prior to practicing law, Mr. Lewis worked as a photojournalist covering a variety of news and sporting events, including more than a dozen NCAA Bowl Games, a variety of personalities ranging from the late Rosa Parks to Dr. Ruth Westheimer, three Florida governors and the President of the United States.  Prior to practicing law, Mr. Lewis also designed and developed software for major corporate and institutional computer systems.  One to commonly think outside of the box, Mr. Lewis most recently headed up a development team implementing client-server software solutions for customers who needed real-world solutions for modernizing their businesses.  These experiences provided both a thorough understanding of the business-and technology-related issues that his clients face, as well as a foundation for a strong interest in intellectual property and computer law.

Mr. Lewis handles both litigation and transactional matters, and represents a wide variety of clients with technology-and intellectual-property-related issues.  In addition, he has served as outside general counsel for corporate clients.  Working closely with corporate clients, Mr. Lewis assists his clients by guiding their IP-protection strategies before rights are lost, by assisting with the enforcement of those rights, and by helping to reduce potential exposure to lawsuits.

In addition to assisting his clients, Mr. Lewis also devotes time to the legal community.  He frequently lectures and has authored numerous articles relating to technology and intellectual property law.  As a writer, Mr. Lewis is a frequent contributor to The Daily Business Review's Law & Technology column.  For seven years, he served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Shepard Broard Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, teaching Computer Law.  Mr. Lewis has also been active in the Florida Bar.  A past chairman of the Florida Bar's Computer Law Committee, Mr. Lewis' involvement with that Committee allowed him to help shape legislation relating to computers and technology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Member, Feldman Gale, P.A.(2003 to present)
  • Senior Associate, Feldman Gale, P.A. (2000 to 2002)
  • Senior Associate, Lucio Bronstein Garbett & Stiphany, P.A. (1999 to 2000)
  • Associate, Lucio Mandler Croland Bronstein Garbett Stiphany & Martinez, P.A. (1998 to 1999)
  • Associate, Romanik Lavin Huss & Paoli (1996 to 1998)
  • General Counsel/Project Director, Informasys Corporation (1995 to 1996)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Adjunct Professor of Law, Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University (1997 to 2004)

ASSOCIATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS

  • Board Certified as a Specialist in Intellectual Property as Accredited by the Florida Bar, 2007
  • AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers in America 2008®, Information Technology Law and Technology Law
  • Florida Super Lawyers®, Top Attorneys in Florida, Intellectual Property Litigation
  • South Florida Legal Guide, Up & Comers in South Florida
  • Florida Bar Computer Law Committee, Chairman, 2000-2001; active Committee member since 1996.
  • Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Executive Council Member, 2004-2006.
  • Florida Bar, Intellectual Property Law Committee
  • Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, Website Committee Webmaster, 1999-2000
  • ASCAP Nathan BurkanMemorial Competition, University of Florida College of Law, First Place, 1995
  • Member, International Trademark Association
  • Member, Professional Photographers of America

RECENT AND NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

  • "A new media game catches the NCAA off base," The Daily Business Review, June 20, 2007
  • "Copying of school photos leaves industry shuddering," The Daily Business Review, December 13, 2006
  • "Sampling or stealing?" The Daily Business Review, November 21, 2006
  • “Is U.S. patent system broken or just abused?” The Daily Business Review, August 2, 2006
  • “Seeking rule of thumbnails in suit over Google images,” The Daily Business Review, April 19, 2006
  • “Web site’s unusual approach to licensing upheld,” The Daily Business Review, April 5, 2006
  • “Lessons from Wilma on keeping linked to the office,” The Daily Business Review, January 4, 2006
  • “Hackers get fangs into stored data,” The Daily Business Review, December 28, 2005
  • “Digital watermarks a gift from the Greeks to IP owners,” The Daily Business Review, August 17, 2005
  • “Security begins at home, at USB ports, in Wi-Fi nets,” The Daily Business Review, July 6, 2005
  • “First Amendment meets trade secrets law for blogger,” The Daily Business Review, June 8, 2005
  • “Mobile phone users should learn some etiquette from cyberworld,” The Daily Business Review, December 29, 2004
  • “Google’s ‘AdWords’ are at issue in several lawsuits,” The National Law Journal, October 11, 2004
  • “CAN-SPAM Act Not Up to Snuff,” Internet Law & Strategy, May 11, 2004
  • “Pop-Up Ads Are Annoying, But Not Illegal So Declared The 4th Circuit. But When Spyware Is Involved, The Decision Flies In The Face Of Other Rulings,” Legal Times, May 10, 2004
  • “Law didn’t stop deluge,” The National Law Journal, March 22, 2004
  • “Spam Politics: A New Way To Annoy Voters,” New York Law Journal, October 8, 2002
  • “Don’t Let Your Firm’s IP Walk Out the Door,” The Complete Lawyer, ABA Publishing, April, 2000

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