American University, M.A., 1966; Ripon College, B.A., 1964
Law School Attended:
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., 1969
Year of First Admission:
1969
Admission:
1969, New Jersey; 1969, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1977, U.S. Supreme Court; 1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
ISLN:
904169872
Areas of Practice (6)
Divorce & Separation
Commercial Litigation
Business Law
Contracts
Civil Litigation
Family Law
Peer Reviews
4.4/5.0(1 review)
Legal Knowledge
4.5/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.4/5.0
Judgment
4.5/5.0
Communication
4.5/5.0
Legal Experience
4.5/5.0
4.8/5.0
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by a Principal
on 05/22/14
in Commercial Arbitration
I have known Mr Newman for over 30 years, both in dealing in commercial contract negotiation and as an arbitrator in American Arbitration Association arbitrations. He has shown excellent trial skills, clarity of legal analysis, professional demeanor,...
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I have known Mr Newman for over 30 years, both in dealing in commercial contract negotiation and as an arbitrator in American Arbitration Association arbitrations. He has shown excellent trial skills, clarity of legal analysis, professional demeanor, and candor in all my dealings with him.
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Mr.Newman was very professional from the time I first we met until the last day,when I received my settlement and I would recommend him to anyone that would need a good personal injury lawyer.
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Mr.Newman was very professional from the time I first we met until the last day,when I received my settlement and I would recommend him to anyone that would need a good personal injury lawyer.
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