also known as Joshua Newville, Josh Newville
Josh Newville is a Minnesota attorney and mediator who focuses on employment law and civil rights. He has successfully litigated high-profile disputes and obtained favorable recoveries for his clients, including winning marriage equality in South Dakota, an employment law victory at the Minnesota Supreme Court, and a $6.2 million recovery in an employee whistleblower case. Josh also serves as outside general counsel, officer, and board member at a multi-state manufacturing business.
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Acquired: 2013
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2013
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80 S 8th St #1650, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
30 S 9th St #700, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
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Posted by Michele | June 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
If I could give Josh 10 stars I would! My case started with a late night email of desperation. To my surprise I awoke to an email response the following morning empathizing with my situation and requesting a time to talk. When I called, Josh had already discussed my situation with his colleagues an...
Michele - It was such a joy working with you. I can't tell you how proud I was to represent you on this matter. People like you truly make the world a happier place. I wish you and your husband continued success in your professional and personal endeavors! Please do stay in touch. --Josh
Posted by Karen | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Joshua Newville by an already capable attorney who told me “he is your guy” for this case. He was absolutely correct! I worked with Mr. Newville for 5 years (Covid delays) before resolution in my favor on a civil rights case. He was always prompt with his responses when I had que...
It was an honor and a privilege to represent you, Karen. Thank you for persevering!
Posted by William | May 22, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Joshua Newville delivered everything I could want in a timely manner. We were able to cover a fairly complex situation in just over an hour and he was able to offer me several paths to a resolution while clearly identifying the positives and negatives of each scenario, setting me up to pick the best ...
Thank you for the kind words, William. I meant what I said when I told you that you how bright you are! Please let me know if you ever need anything in the future. --Josh
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Newville did an incredible job handling my workplace discrimination case. We avoided court and I ended up with an out of court settlement that I was quite happy with, and in less time than expected. Their office was always happy to help with the details, I always felt heard, and I enjoyed working...
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2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Equality & Justice Award, Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024 - Present
Employment Litigation Group Leader, Halunen Law
2023 - Present
Owner, Newville PLC
2022 - Present
Owner & Investigative Podcaster, Trembling Leaf Media
2021 - Present
Volunteer Mediator, Minnesota Department of Human Rights
2021 - Present
Adjunct Law Professor, University Of Minnesota Law School
2017 - Present
Volunteer Ethics Investigator, 4th District Ethics Committee - Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board
2010 - 2023
Partner (18-23), Associate (12-18), Law Clerk (10-12), Madia Newville LLC
2019 - Present
Public Justice FoundationMember
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationPeriodic Member
2014 - Present
National LGBT Bar AssociationPeriodic Member
2013 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMN: member and former board member. WI: member. Natl: periodic
2010 - Present
Minnesota Lavender Bar AssociationPeriodic Member
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2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
How to Mediate an Employment Law Case
2021
Strategies for Creating an Anti-Racist Workplace
2019
Complex Police Liability & Lawsuits
2018
Common Civil Rights Complaints: Legal Basis and How They Work
2018
Law Enforcement Liability
2017
Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission
2017
Civil Rights Litigation: Police Misconduct and Brutality
2017
It's Complicated: Employment Relationships in an Uber Era
2016
Conscience Protections or Discrimination?
2015
Civil Rights: How Far Have We Come? An Update for MLK Jr. Day
2015
What to Expect From Marriage Equality Litigation at SCOTUS
2015
Freedom to Marry at the Supreme Court
2015
Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court
2015
The Collateral Legal Consequences of Obergefell v. Hodges Decision
2015
LGBT Discrimination Litigation
2015
What Can We Learn From Matthew Shepard
2014
Employment Discrimination Law and Private Religious Schools
2015
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