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Erik Scott Newton

Erik Scott Newton

6.5

Good

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Litigation
    5 years
  • 20% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
  • 20% Estate Planning
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Fees & Payments

Fees

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

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 300
    Chicago, IL 60657
    Office: 312-948-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English
  • German

About Me

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About me: 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

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“Solid!!!!!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-22 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

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
5 star rating

“Couldn't ask for better representation!”

Posted by: Tim, 2009-10-15 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

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

Licenses
  • 4 years since Erik Scott Newton was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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
Member Chicago Bar Association 2005–present
Member Illinois State Bar Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: What are my rights? Is my school legally in the wrong?
Erik's answer: Your school has to provide equal access to the public forum. This means that if they give similar... more
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Cases
Title:
Simonson v. Griffin, Citadel Investment Group
Practice Area:
Litigation
Outcome:
Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed all claims.
Description:
Lawsuit by erstwhile high school and/or college business partner of Citadel founder for bogus breach of partnership and trade secrets claims. Upon...

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