Curtis Richard Newsome

Curtis Richard Newsome

also known as Rich Newsome, C. Richard Newsome

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Licensed for 36 years

Defective and dangerous products Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Class Action

201 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1500, Orlando, FL

About Curtis

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Defective and Dangerous Products 90%

I'm a trial attorney with the Newsome Melton law firm in Orlando, Florida. In my law practice I represent families and individuals who have experienced catastrophic injuries and losses caused by defective products.

33 years

90%
Class Action 10%

24 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 7 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 16 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Newsome Melton Law Firm

201 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1500, Orlando, FL, 328013482

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Jason Lazarus

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rich is a consummate professional who I strongly recommend when it comes to catastrophic products liability matters. His methodical approach to handling cases and tenacious nature make him an excellent advocate for his clients. The results Rich has achieved for his past clients speaks volumes as to his abilities as a trial lawyer."

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Stephen Barnes

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rich is truly one of the most skilled and passionate products liability attorneys in this state. He and his firm work tirelessly for their clients and achieve superior results. The recoveries he has obtained for his clients, many catastrophically injured, have provided medical care, living expenses and compensation that allows them to pick up the pieces of their life and provides for a secure future. He is truly a champion for justice and deeply cares for his clients and their families."

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Paul Morgan

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard Newsome is by far one of the best lawyers in the Country. He is dedicated to his field and is extremely intelligent. Rich not only is an excellent lawyer, but he is a good friend. He is there for you when things get tough and stick with you through thick and thin. I would recommend Richard to anyone in need of PI lawyer."

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Nicholas Gurney

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Other

"Rich is perhaps the greatest trial attorney I have ever met. His skill and knowledge in the courtroom is only bested by his care and compassion for clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Rich because, if tragedy has struck, you need the best in your corner."

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Philip Valente

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is of the highest moral and ethical character. He takes care of his clients and they trust him. Insurance companies fear him. Judges trust him."

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Pierre Seacord

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the community, has an excellent courtroom presence and obtains great results."

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Thomas Ueberschaer

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Newsome is the best in his field and an excellent attorney. He also has accepted important leadership roles in seeking to improve consumer rights in Florida - I highly endorse him."

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John Uustal

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rich is the best of the best - a truly exceptional trial attorney."

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Melvin Wright

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rich Newsome is widely respected in Florida and nationally as an experienced product liability attorney with proven results in courtrooms in Florida and across the country. Rich is especially known as highly knowledgable in rollover and crashworthiness cases against motor vehicle manufacturers and in defective drug cases against pharmaceutical companies. I endorse Rich and his firm without reservation."

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Dawn Berlanga

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rich is a fine trial lawyer. He is well respected in the legal community by lawyers and judges alike. I unequivocally endorse him."

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Thomas Ueberschaer

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Steinberg

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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John Uustal

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Dawn Berlanga

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason Lazarus

Financial markets and services lawyer

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Melvin Wright

Car accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Orlando PI Litigation - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America

2015

Steven C. Sharp Public Justice Award, American Association for Justice

2012

Best Lawyer, Personal Injuy, Best Lawyers in America

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Best Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Magazine

2011

Best Lawyer, Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2010

Best Lawyer, Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Best Lawer, Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Best Lawyer, Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America

2005

Rough Rider Award, Florida Justice Association

2004

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2002

Stephen C. Sharp Public Service Award, American Association for Justice

1991

Special Achievement Award, U.S. Department of Justice

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Partner, Newsome Melton, LLP

1993 - 1995

Associate, Cabaniss, Burke & Wagner

1989 - 1993

Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Department Of Justice

Associations

2002 - Present

Attorneys Information Exchange Group

Board Member

1995 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member, Executive Committee

2005 - 2006

Florida Justice Association

President

2001 - 2002

Florida Lawyers Action Group

Chairman

2000 - 2002

Fifth District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission

Chairman

1998 - 1999

Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association

President

1996 - 1998

The American Assocition for Justice

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Varone v. North American Arms and Kane's Ace Hardware

$2,100,000 verdict for the Plaintiffs.

Chattelle v. Continental Tire and Tampa Auto

$13,602,345.35 Verdict for Plaintiffs.

Estate of Robert Monk v. Dill Air Control Products

$5,000,000 settlement for Plaintiffs and recall of more than 30 million defective valve stems.

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Education

1989

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Florida State University

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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