Stephen Paul New
About Stephen
Biography
Steve New is a lifelong West Virginian. He grew up in Gilbert, the son of a coal miner and a schoolteacher. He worked summers in the coal mines and served in the Army National Guard while putting himself through school.
For more than 25 years, Steve has represented individuals and families throughout West Virginia. His practice focuses on personal injury, including serious car and truck wrecks, wrongful death and medical malpractice, as well as insurance and employment matters.
Steve still lives and practices law in West Virginia and considers himself fortunate to do the work he loves in the state he has always called home.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-45%
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Licensed in West Virginia for 27 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Stephen New & Associates
430 Harper Park Drive, Beckley, WV, 25801
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Stephen Paul New's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steve New is the real deal. He is an outstanding lawyer in every aspect. What I love about Steve is how passionate he is about representing his clients. I often compare him to a bulldog, because he will fight and fight for every penny his clients deserve. Steve is one of the few lawyers in WV that consistently takes cases to trial while other settle cheap due to their fear of the courtroom. Despite his aggressive nature, Steve is a wonderful husband, father and friend. He is greatly admired by the defense bar and the judges in his region. Yes, I 100% endorse Steve."
"Steve is an exceptional lawyer who truly cares about his clients. Steve is known to be an aggressive litigator who will take a case to trial if his client doesn't receive a fair offer."
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Personal injury lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Member of the year, West Virginia Association for Justice
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Lawyers & Leaders, West Virginia Executive
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1998
Order of the Barristers, West Virginia University College of Law
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Founder & Attorney, Stephen New & Associates
1999 - 2004
Attorney, Pamela A. Lambert
1998 - 1999
Judicial Law Clerk, West Virginia Supreme Court Of Appeals
Associations
1998 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Board Member
2018 - 2019
West Virginia Association for JusticePresident
2012 - 2013
American Association for JusticeBoard Member, New Lawyers Division
Education
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2026