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Overview
Practice Areas
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79% Car / Auto Accident
11 years, 300 cases
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10% Wrongful Death
10 years
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5% Fraud
11 years
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5% Employment / Labor
11 years
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1% Criminal Defense
3 years, 3 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%-40%), Hourly ($225-$300/hour)
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Contact Information
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Peer Endorsements
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Eric was on the other side of a case of mine. He is a talented lawyer who does an excellent job representing his clients. Above all, however, Eric...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Jason Epstein
, Seattle (WA), Almost 4 years ago
Eric represents a model of effective advocacy. His keen legal analysis combined with common sense make him very powerful in the courtroom....
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Aaron Rocke
, Seattle (WA), About 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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10 years since Eric S Newman was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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2001 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Panel MAR Arbitrator at
King County Superior Court
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2008–present
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Panel MAR Arbitrator at
Snohomish County Superior Court
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2008–present
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Panel MAR Arbitrator at
Pierce County Superior Court
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2007–present
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Partner at
McDermott Newman, PLLC
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2007–present
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Adjunct Professor at
Seattle University School of Law
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2003–present
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Associate at
Lee Smart Cook Martin & Patterson PS Inc.
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2001–2007
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Legal Intern at
Lee Smart Cook Martin & Patterson PS Inc.
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2000–2001
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Rule 9 Legal Intern at
Office of Public Defender - Lakewood, Washington
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2001–2001
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See all 8 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Seattle University School of Law |
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J.D. |
2001 |
| University of Washington |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1996 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2006 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2004 |
See all 3 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Adjunct Professor |
Seattle University School of Law |
2003-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
2001-present
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| Board Member |
Admiral Co-op Preschool |
2009-2010
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| Member |
WDTL |
2002-2007
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See all 4 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 5
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3 |
Legal Answers |
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0 |
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1 |
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| Guides: |
0 |
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Cases
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Outcome: $225,000 Settlement
Outcome: Confidential settlement shortly after filing.
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Deposition Training |
NITA Developing Deposition Skills |
2009 |
| NITA Deposition Training |
NITA Developing Deposition Skills |
2008 |
| Opening Statements |
Practical Trial Practice: Issues and Advocacy |
2007 |
| Winning Your First Civil Trial in WA |
NBI - CLE |
2007 |
| The Lawyer's Toolbox: Civil Litigation |
WSBA - CLE |
2006 |
| Tell Me a Story: Thoughts on Openings and Closings |
WA AG Torts Division Quarterly Meeting |
2006 |
| Winning Your First Civil Trial in WA |
NBI - CLE |
2006 |
| The Nuts and Bolts of Civil Litigation |
Annual Training for Naval Legal Service Office NW |
2006 |
See all 8 speaking engagements
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