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Thomas Mills Newman

Personal injury Attorney at Wheaton, IL

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  • Licensed for 52 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1971
    Status
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Thomas M. Newman is a senior partner in the firm and concentrates his practice in the Family Law area in DuPage County.

Background and Education:

Born in Hinsdale, Illinois on May 15, 1945; admitted to Bar  in 1971; Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.  DePaw University (B.A. 1967); Indiana University at Bloomington (J.D., 1971); court-certified mediator and guardian ad litem; court-appointed arbitrator.  Member: DuPage County, Chairman Legal Aid Committee (1975-1976); Judiciary Committee (2001-2003); Illinois State Bar Associations.

Practice Area:

  • Family Law

Bar Admission:

Illinois, 1971

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1971

Work Experience:

Mr. Newman practiced in the civil litigation department of the firm prior to concentrating in Family Law and participated in several million dollar settlements and was trial co-counsel for an $11,000,000 medical negligence verdict in Cook County, Illinois.  Mr. Newman’s current concentration in Family Law includes custody, child support, property division, maintenance/alimony and post-judgment litigation.  Mr. Newman has more than 38 years of experience in the Family Law area, representing litigants in simple divorce and complex property division, including tax and valuation issues.

Mr. Newman believes that his concentration in Family Law within a general practice firm has advantages over firms that concentrate solely in Family Law inasmuch as issues arise in Family Court that overlap into other areas.  Many of Mr. Newman’s clients are referrals from other attorneys, and Mr. Newman has the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating (AV).

Since 1997, Thomas M. Newman has held the AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for ethics and legal ability.*

 

Personal:

Mr. Newman lives in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife, Jane, and has three married adult children and four grandchildren.  His hobbies include golf, handball, basketball and recreational activities at his summer home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

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Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd.
221 East Illinois Street
Wheaton, IL, 60187-0564

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AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd
  • 1973 - Present

Education

  • Indiana University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1971
  • DePauw University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1967

Associations

  • DuPage County Bar Association, Judicary Committee
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • DuPage County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1975 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member
  • N/A
  • DuPage County Bar Association
  • Chairman
  • 1975 - 1976
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Honors and Awards

  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • 9.1/10
  • AVVO
  • 2011
  • 7.8/10
  • AVVO
  • 2010
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (7)
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Family Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Newman on a matter involving a long term marriage. Mr. Newman is knowledgable and easy to work with."
Family Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of working with Mr Newman: he is honest and ethical. A true professional and pleasure to work with."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Feb 01
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Feb 01
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Wheaton Personal injury Lawyer Thomas Mills Newman
Thomas Mills Newman
Personal injury Attorney
Wheaton, IL
Licensed for 52 years