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Barry Edward Newman

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Avvo Rating9.3
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Licensed for 22 years
  • Free consultation
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About Barry

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.

Practice areas

  1. Aviation: 75%

    I primarily litigate injury and death claims arising out of airplane crashes both domestic and international.

    22 years

  2. Personal injury: 15%

    I handle all aspect of personal injury litigation.

    22 years

  3. Admiralty and maritime: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Spohrer Dodd

76 S Laura Street
Suite 1701
Jacksonville, FL, 32204-1626

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing200003/17/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers8
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Florida Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2016
    Florida EliteTrends Florida Elite2015
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
    Aviation Law Board CertificationFlorida Bar2007
    Officer of the MonthJacksonville Sheriff's Office2001
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerSpohrer & Dodd, P.L.2000 - Present
    Adjunct ProfessorFlorida Coastal School Of Law2006 - 2012
    Adjunct Professor of Aviation LawEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University2005 - 2006
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Florida Justice AssociationN/A
    American Association for JusticeN/A
    Lawyer Pilots Bar AssociationN/A
    Airplane Owners & Pilots AssociationN/A
    Airborne Law Enforcement Officers Assn.N/A
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Lawyer-Pilot Bar JournalCommercial Spaceport Immunity2010
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Florida Coastal School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1999
    FCCJLaw Enforcement Certificate1989
    University of South CarolinaBA - Bachelor of Arts1984
    Gemological Institute of AmericaGraduate Gemologist1982
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Airborne Law Enf. Convention PhoenixSafety Course Faculty2014
    LPBA Whistler Aviation ConferenceFederal Tort Claims2013
    Airborne Law Enf. Assn. Orlando ConventionSafety Course Faculty2013
    ABA Aviation Litigation SeminarEthics2013
    Florida Justice AssociationFlorida Civil Procedure Updates2011
    Florida Justice AssociationFlorida Civil Procedure update2010
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Zeile v. Leggett et al.$1.3 million for Plaintiff
    Schippers v. United States$8.25 Million Consolidated
    Gadue v. Midwest ATCResolved - Confidential
    Landry v. United States
    Abrisch v. United States$9.48 million for Plaintiffs
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    Reviews

    4.5 stars4.3 (4)
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    Great Attorney!!

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    Great Attorney

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    Not on my side

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    Barry Edward Newman's response: We are sorry you were not pleased with the results of your case. We take observations about our service very seriously, and we are committed to providing every client with the best experience possible. Please call Mr. Spohrer at 904-637-7721 to further discuss this matter. Thank you!

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    Lawyer Chad Steven Roberts

    Chad Roberts, Aviation Attorney on Jul 4, 2016
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I 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.

    Lawyer Robert F Spohrer

    Robert Spohrer, Aviation Attorney on Jun 21, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

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