A long record of exceptional results, driven by a passion to win for clients.
Specializing in serious business litigation and shareholder/member disputes.
H. Joel Newman has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements representing plaintiffs and has successfully defended numerous clients against multi-million dollar claims. He works efficiently on his client's behalf, to maximize value.
Mr. Newman successfully defended a "Big Three" automobile and truck manufacturer in an action brought by two major motorhome manufacturers seeking eight-figure damages for the allegedly defective product. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in numerous shareholder lawsuits, at least two of which involved more than $1,000.000,000 in disputed assets. In employment cases, H. Joel Newman has obtained large jury verdicts against major corporations and has succeeded in obtaining no cause of action verdicts in cases with substantial potential liability.
H. Joel Newman, PLLC is a business litigation and trial law firm which specializes in business law and complex commercial litigation, including shareholder/member disputes, attorney/accountant malpractice, business fraud, breach of contract, shareholder rights, shareholder litigation, partnership and LLC litigation and securities fraud.
H. Joel Newman received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and received his undergraduate degree in labor studies from Wayne State University with the highest distinction and was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He is a member of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation, State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association and the American Constitution Society. He is admitted to practice in all Michigan State Courts, the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Michigan and the Western District of Michigan and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
Since 1985
6th Circuit
Since 1987
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Since 1986
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Since 1987
Professional Experience
2011 - Current
H. Joel Newman, PLLC
Founding Partner
1991 - 2011
Hyman Lippitt
Founding Partner
1985 - 1990
Carson, Fischer, Potts and Hyman
Business Litigation Attorney
Education
1983 - 1985
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
J.D. (1985) | Law
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Contacts
Office370 E. Maple Road Birmingham MI 48009Telephone: (248) 723-1238Fax: (248) 850-1533
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