About James Lewis
James Lewis Donigan earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 1997 and added a Master of Arts from the State University of New York at Albany in 2006. He trained in the classroom and then carried that training into practice across several jurisdictions. He is admitted to practice in New York, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.
Donigan has been involved in the legal profession for decades. He joined DeFrancisco & Falgiatano, LLP as a partner and lawyer in 2023. He also has maintained a professional association membership since 1999 and continues that membership today. Over the years he has built a practice grounded in client representation and courtroom work in the places where he is licensed.
At DeFrancisco & Falgiatano, Donigan handles personal injury matters for clients who seek recovery after harm. He manages case intake, investigation and the preparation of claims. He participates in settlement discussions and represents clients in litigation when cases proceed to court. His work involves drafting pleadings, taking and defending depositions, and advancing claims through the procedural steps required in both state and federal forums.
Donigan practices from multiple firm locations associated with DeFrancisco & Falgiatano, LLP, where he serves in a leadership role as partner. He balances courtroom advocacy with the routine tasks of client counseling and case management. Colleagues describe him as steady in litigation and persistent in pursuing client interests. He continues to accept personal injury matters and represents clients within the jurisdictions to which he is admitted, focusing his current practice on personal injury law.
