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Member Spotlight Andrea Lewis , Esq .

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley By : Lynne Poirier
Andrea has a strong leadership role in the Palm Beach County legal community . In 2020 , she was re-elected to the Palm Beach County Bar Association Board of Directors , where she has served since 2017 . In addition , she is a past president of our Young Lawyers Section . We thank Andrea for giving back to our Association and would like you to get to know her a little better in this month ’ s Member Spotlight .
How has COVID-19 affected your practice ? The increased reliance on Zoom and other technology has increased efficiency , reduced costs and eliminated a lot of unnecessary travel .
What is the one thing your law firm is known for over your competitors ? We are experienced trial attorneys who specialize in helping those who have been seriously injured .
What is the best piece of advice you ’ ve been given ? Know your value .
Who inspires you ? Many people , especially my mother and my daughter .
What was the last book you read ? Extreme Ownership By Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life , what would it be ? Any meal at Christopher ’ s Kitchen
As a child , what did you want to be when you grew up ? A Trauma Surgeon
If you could learn one new professional skill , what would it be ? To Speak Spanish Fluently
Fun Fact : Andrea earned two undergraduate degrees from Florida State University one in finance , the other in real estate – and graduated with honors .
How can members contact you ? By email ( alewis @ searcylaw . com ) or on my cell phone ( 561-214-3228 )