Barry Edward Newman
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About me
I am Board Certified in Aviation Law and "AV" rated by Lexis/Nexis. As one of 32 Board Certified Aviation lawyers in the United States I have prosecuted and defended wrongful death and injury claims involving private aircraft in the US and abroad. I have personally tried cases in the State and Federal Courts of Florida and have extensive experience in handling negligence claims against the United States government for air traffic control negligence. I am admitted to The Florida Bar, the Northern, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the United States Supreme Court. I am an FAA Commercially rated pilot. I hold current Single and Multi-engine land, instrument and helicopter ratings. I have prosecuted and defended wrongful death and injury claims involving private aircraft.
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Licensed
- Aviation: 75%16 years
- Personal Injury: 25%16 years
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MoreI met Barry Newman when he sued my client for negligence. He is a thorough and hard working lawyer for his clients and his aviation skills make him a skillful adversary in the courtroom. A terrific choice as a lawyer for an important aviation accident case.
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Contact info
701 W Adams St
Jacksonville, FL, 32204-1626
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 08/31/2016 |
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| Legal guides |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Officer of the Month | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office | 2001 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Spohrer & Dodd, P.L. | 2000 - Present |
| Adjunct Professor | Florida Coastal School Of Law | 2006 - 2012 |
| Adjunct Professor of Aviation Law | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | 2005 - 2006 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Justice Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | N/A | N/A |
| Lawyer Pilots Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Airplane Owners & Pilots Association | N/A | N/A |
| Airborne Law Enforcement Officers Assn. | N/A | N/A |
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| Zeile v. Leggett et al. | $1.3 million for Plaintiff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Landry v. United States | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abrisch v. United States | $9.48 million for Plaintiffs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer-Pilot Bar Journal | Commercial Spaceport Immunity | 2010 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Coastal School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| FCCJ | Law Enforcement | Law Enforcement Certificate | 1989 |
| University of South Carolina School of Law | Photojournalism | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Gemological Institute of America | Gemology | Graduate Gemologist | 1982 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Justice Association | Florida Civil Procedure Updates | 2011 |
| Florida Justice Association | Florida Civil Procedure update | 2010 |