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Shawn Timothy Newman

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 40% Education
    28 years
  • 20% Constitutional
    28 years
  • 15% Ethics / Professional Responsibility
    17 years
  • 15% Business
    28 years
  • 10% Employment / Labor
    28 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($200-$300/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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About Me

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Greetings and Thank You for visiting my Avvo profile. My private practice is limited to cases I feel passionate about, be it civil rights, privacy, government... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 26 reviews
5 star rating

“BWS-Newman saved my life!!!”

Posted by: Rebecca, 2011-12-09 2 months ago.

Client Review: I'm writing this review because Mr. Newman saved my life. I went in for my two hour schedual concueltation. After describing my problem, he figured... more
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“Inspirational”

Posted by: a Employment client, 2011-10-23 4 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Newman is not only wise but actually showed compassion about my situation. It's not easy to actually find someone who actually cares these days!... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Joseph W Scuderi

I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a leader in the State of Washington for promoting civil rights and personal liberty.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Scuderi , Olympia (WA), Almost 2 years ago
Jonathan Alexander Sprouffske

Shawn continually strives to provide a high-quality level of representation for his clients. He is a great asset to the community. I have been... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Sprouffske , Olympia (WA), Almost 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

28 years since Shawn Timothy Newman was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1984 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
General Counsel & Adjunct Professor at Saint Martin's University 1989–present
Staff Counsel at Washington State Senate Committe Services 1988–1989
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Notre Dame Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Ohio State University, Columbus Business: Labor & Human Resources BSLHR 1980

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
CASTL Carneige Foundation 2007
Pro Bono Service Recognition Washington State Bar Association 2006
See all 5 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Volunteer WSBA Home Foreclosure Legal Aid Project 2009-present
Academy of Legal Studies in Business 2008-present
See all 11 association entries

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
State anti-SLAPP law needs overhaul Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers 2007
Time to arm citizens to combat government fraud Evergreen Freedom Foundation 2004
See all 5 publications

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Employment Law Lacey Boom! October Forum Luncheon 2010
Washington State Constitution Radio Free Washington 2009
See all 20 speaking engagements