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About Erik
Biography
My interests and hobbies include ancient and modern political philosophy, German language and culture, darts, politics, and travel.
Some of the shows I watch religiously include NCIS, Heroes, Jeopardy, Grey's Anatomy, Burn Notice, and Law & Order.
I am currently reading selections from Leo Strauss' and Joseph Cropsey's A History of Political Philosophy as well as Werner Dannhauser's text Nietzsche's View of Socrates.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
50%
17 years
Litigation
25%
22 years
Business
20%
22 years
Estate Planning
5%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-250 per hour
Contingency
15%-33%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2009
Location
Law Offices of Erik Scott Newton
500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL, 60657
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Posted by Tim | October 16, 2009
Couldn't ask for better representation!
Erik was referred to me by a close friend. He was under no obligation to assist me, and it was rather short notice - yet he set his work aside to review my case and assist me with no promise of compensation. Erik worked with the necessary parties to ensure everything was taken care of and communica...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2009.
Suspension issued in IL, 2009
updated on 06/30/2010Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Erik’s comment:
“Feel free to carefully review the consent petition in this case. This discipline was for misrepresentation in time records. I did not personally profit from any misrepresentation. The reason for the transgression was pressure from large law firm partners to produce billable hours on one case when other matters had me fully booked. Per the petition, I completed a portion of the hours billed, but at a date later than I put them into the timekeeping system. No client was harmed.”
Honors
2005
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
2004
National Moot Court Team, Vanderbilt University Law School
2003
Winner - Oral Advocay Competition, Michigan State University College of Law
1996
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2005 - 2007
Litigation Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP A LAW FIRM SERVING GLOBAL CLIENTS
Associations
2009 - Present
Chicago Volunteer Legal ServicesVolunteer Attorney
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Simonson v. Griffin, Citadel Investment Group
Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed all claims.
Education
2005
Vanderbilt University Law School
Juris Doctorate
2002
Hillsdale College
Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
German
Activity
Legal Answers