Courtney Duperier Newton

Courtney guided me through the most difficult experience I have had to date as an LCSW: an unfounded board complaint. The first attorney that I hired only made a bad situation worse; in contrast, Courtney provided me with sound sophisticated legal advice. After reviewing my case, which was unfortunat...ely quite complicated, she identified and simplified the most important aspects of the complaint. Courtney was a tremendous help when I prepared my statement for the board hearing; she stayed in close communication with me and always responded in a quick and supportive manner. Her edits and suggestions strengthened my narrative, highlighting the essential truths of my case. Of course appearing before my board was stressful; however, I felt confident that I could effectively communicate with them and resolve the the problem. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and intelligent attorney and prefer one who has an empathic easy manner then you have found her! She will forever have my gratitude.

Ms. Newton helps doctors in bad situations with the Medical Board, in which the physician is guilty until proven innocent. I was most impressed with the degree of relief I felt after speaking with her. In the midst of heightened anxiety, her competence and steadiness gave me a "Hey, I got somebody ...strong in my corner" feeling. She is realistic about unpleasant possibilities in dealing with the Board, and a compassionate partner in troubled times. Her success in my case far exceeded my expectations, as I believe the Board to be unusually punitive in nature. She was especially adept at utilizing a key piece of favorable evidence in my defence. Her alertness and skill were readily apparent during my dreadful (to me) hearing, where she facilitated my giving the Board appropriate responses to their concerns. Their dismissal of the allegations surprised me, but not Ms. Newton.