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Erik Scott Newton

Erik Scott Newton
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 1.0 star rating

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This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority. more

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
    3 years
  • 25% Litigation
    8 years
  • 20% Business
    8 years
  • 5% Estate Planning
    7 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (15%-33%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($175-$250/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German

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My interests and hobbies include ancient and modern political philosophy, German language and culture, darts, politics, and travel. Some of the shows I... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Solid!!!!!”

Posted by: a Business client, 2009-10-22 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Erik, I don't even know where to begin. When I met with Erik and explained my situation he just got it right away. He put together a plan of action... more
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5 star rating

“Couldn't ask for better representation!”

Posted by: Tim, 2009-10-15 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Erik was referred to me by a close friend. He was under no obligation to assist me, and it was rather short notice - yet he set his work aside to... more
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Résumé

 

License

6 years since Erik Scott Newton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2005 12/11/2011

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Suspension for a specified period 2009 12/11/2011
Erik's comment:
Feel free to carefully review the consent petition in this case. This discipline was for misrepresentation in time records. I did not personally profit from any misrepresentation. The reason for the... more

Work Experience

Position Duration
Litigation Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP A LAW FIRM SERVING GLOBAL CLIENTS 2005–2007

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Vanderbilt University Law School Law Juris Doctorate 2005
Hillsdale College Political Science Bachelor of Arts 2002

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law Vanderbilt University Law School 2005
National Moot Court Team Vanderbilt University Law School 2004
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Volunteer Attorney Chicago Volunteer Legal Services 2009-present
Member Chicago Bar Association 2005-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 6
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