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Admitted: 1967, New York; 1975, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1990, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1993, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 2000, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; 2006, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2011, United States Supreme Court.
Law School: New York University Law School (J.D., 1966; LL.M., 1969)
College: State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1963)
Member: Nassau County, New York State and American Bar Associations; New York State Trial Lawyers. Association; American Arbitration Association; American Trial Lawyers Association.
Biography: First Assistant Counsel, New York State Banking Department, 1973-1981. General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York, 1981-1990. Former Arbitrator: National Association of Securities Dealers; American Arbitration Association; New York Stock Exchange. Arbitrator: Nassau County District Court.
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Acquired: 1967
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98 Cuttermill Road, Floor 4 Suite 441, Great Neck, NY, 11021-3000
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Posted by af | June 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Ira Newman was my attorney in a very difficult employment matter. Exceptional, because he fully understood the nuances of my situation and through extensive negotiations with the lawyers for the other side achieved a fine result for me. On a personal level, Mr. Newman is both empathetic to his clie...
Posted by Hazem haddad | June 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very happy client. Attorney Ira S. Newman successfully represented me and two other plaintiffs in a complex federal labor law action resulting in an excellent financial settlement. Any time I called his firm with a question, I was able to speak with Mr. Newman or he would call me back the same day. H...
Posted by Jin Young | June 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Newman took time to explain the complexities of the law in reference to my case and didn't even charge for that time. Knowing that our case when it came to winning was going to be based on the few anomalies we decided to sit back and see how other aspects of the case were going to play out. ...
Posted by Gaby P | June 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr. Newman when a professional school in which I was enrolled had taken unwarranted proceedings against me. His representation, which involved a court proceeding against the school, was instrumental (indeed, indispensable), in reaching a result that was most favorable to me. This firm has lit...
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
On my initial meeting which was supposed to be $250- he decided my fee should be 4 hours worth of work at $325-- and expected me to turn over full payment of $1550 for work he hadn't even started yet! When I reacted quite shocked he said-- okay I will lower it to three hours. When again I pushed back...
"I am happy to provide my unqualified professional endorsement for attorney Ira Newman. In a complicated probate case commencing approximately three years ago, involving multiple parties, each of us representing different clients, I have found Mr. Newman to be highly knowledgeable and able in his advocacy, yet easy to discusses issues and differing points of view with, all with the objective of furthering our clients’ respective interests in a meaningful problem solving way."
"Ira Newman's firm is dedicated to protecting the interests of its clients. He personally oversees all aslects of his practice with proven results."
"Ira Newman was plaintiff counsel in a complex employment discrimination lawsuit I defended a few years ago. Mr. Newman is one of the best lawyers I have known in my career. He is extremely smart, very well versed in the law, an effective legal strategist, and a persuasive advocate. He also is uncommonly decent and personable, a true gentleman. I strongly endorse Mr. Newman."
"I have been an associate attorney in Ira Newman's firm for the better part of the past five years, and I am very proud to endorse Mr. Newman and to be a part of his organization. The client is central to the practice of this firm, and Mr. Newman does not rest until he has done all he can to protect the clients' legal rights and options. I have never seen such dedication. This is a small firm that more than holds its own against some of the largest law firms in the country, while still providing the client with the affordability and friendliness of a small close-knit office."
"Mr. Newman and I have co- lawyered a number of legal matters. I have found him to be extremely sophisticated both in his knowledge of many areas of law, his advocacy skills and his persistence in procuring the best possible outcome for clients. In fact, his reputation had preceded him before I was introduced to him. He is a very skilled practitioner who is decisive, very client conscious by way of explaining to them their various options and alternatives, and answering fully and candidly their questions and concerns. He will not hesitate to advise potential clients whether, in his professional opinion, they have a strong or weak case or somewhere in between and then proceed to analyze for them the reasons so they can make informed decisions. It is a privilege to be able to endorse Mr. Newman."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ira S. Newman's law firm deserves my wholehearted endorsement. I was introduced to him as co-counsel on a construction litigation, and I was immediately impressed by the depth of this man's legal knowledge. The law firm is very organized and has an abundance of resources to use in preparing litigation materials. I feel that Ira S. Newman's clients are getting excellent value and talent through his firm's representation of their interests."
"Mr. Newman is extremely knowledgeable in numerous areas of State and federal law, and his firm produces sophisticated, high-quality work product. I worked for Mr. Newman as an associate for a number of years, so this endorsement comes from first-hand experience. Mr. Newman always encourages his associates to leave no stone unturned when working on a client's matter, and this approach speaks volumes to the way the firm practices law. Mr. Newman looks at the client's problem from every possible angle; with his in-depth knowledge base, he is able to rigorously analyze the problem and come up with creative ways to achieve the desired result. Mr. Newman also makes sure that each client matter – from complex federal litigation, to the preparation of a will – is given the firm’s full attention and resources. I fully endorse Mr. Newman's work."
"Mr. Newman's office has been a long-time client of our litigation services firm. For many years, he had given us various pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents for filing, submission or other handling. Having worked with many attorneys and law firms on Long Island and in New York City, I can honestly state that the quality of the documents prepared by Ira Newman's firm is exceptionally professional and better prepared than many of the documents submitted by some of the largest "prestige" firms located in New York City. His attention to detail as to both form and content is beyond what I usually see from other law firms, and he consistently follows up to confirm that his matters have been handled on a timely and accurate basis."
"I have an insider's perspective on Mr. Newman's firm, having worked there as an associate attorney at one point. Client matters are taken very seriously here, and while the firm is small, they hold their own in litigation against some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the NYC area. Mr. Newman is a legal scholar and an aggressive advocate for his clients. Associate attorneys are selected very carefully for their analytical intelligence and the ability to "think outside the box." Overall, I believe that this firm practices at a much higher level than its small size and suburban location would lead one to believe. The firm aggressively and creatively litigates on behalf of all of its clients and is consistently successful. I would recommend and endorse this firm for a wide range of business and personal legal matters"
"I endorse this lawyer's work.Mr. Newman is a consummate professional whom I would highly recommend. His practice is a function of his broad legal interests combined with his analytical skills and talents. He brings to a case meticulous attention to detail, and thorough legal research. He is a “people person” and will spend whatever time is required to answer a client’s questions and concerns. He will provide to clients a realistic assessment of their issues. He is a skilled negotiator and will attempt to resolve a potential lawsuit before it is commenced, or after, if possible. His firm litigates in both the State and federal courts in New York."
"Mr. Newman's work product evidences his comprehensive knowledge of his client"s case. He explores each and every option available to his client, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of their matters, and then takes action, persevering until he attains the best possible result. I would unqualifiedly recommend Mr. Newman in any litigation matter."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He and I have worked closely over the last 5 years on a number of cases. His work product is polished and professional. He researches issues carefully and thoroughly. His advocacy is skilled and relentless. Mr. Newman and his staff are always reachable on the phone and highly understanding of personal needs. In short, they care about their clients' cases and welfare."
"I have known Ira Newman professionally for many years. He is very well respected in the community and among his peers. He is known for his intelligence, thoroughness and tenacity. He manages a successful law practice, and he adheres to high ethical standards. I fully endorse him."
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2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988 - Present
Member, The Law Offices of Ira S. Newman
2001 - 2010
Arbitrator, Nassau County District Court
1981 - 1988
General Counsel & Senior Vice President, Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York
1973 - 1981
First Assistant Counsel; Acting General Counsel, New York State Banking Department
2006 - Present
United States Court of Appeals, Second CircuitAdmitted to practice
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of New YorkAdmitted to practice
1998 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of New YorkAdmitted to practice
1992 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1990 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to practice
1975 - Present
United District Court Southern District of New YorkAdmitted to practice
1969
LL.M - Master of Laws
1966
JD - Juris Doctor
1963
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1979
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1975
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