David Martin Newman's Reviews

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21 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2011 | Estate Planning

Smart, trustworthy, and practical

I have known Dave Newman for decades. He is extremely intelligent and articulate and is one of the most trustworthy people I know. Among my personal friends and acquaintences I count at least a dozen attorneys, but among all of them Dave is the one I trusted to draft my personal will and related do...cuments. He has also given me fast, practical, and reliable advice on how to handle landlord-tentant issues. His billing rate appears to be very low for an attorney of his experience and competence. Another quality that distinguishes Dave is that he speaks and writes in English rather than legalistic gobbeldygook. For many years before becoming an attorney, Dave was a newspaper reporter and editor. He knows how to translate legalese into plain English, and he knows how to draft a document that's not only legally precise and effective but also understandable. Professionally, I work with legal documents many times in any given month. It is rare to encounter a document drafted by another attorney that's as well-written as the doucments Dave has drafted for me. One of the most important attributes of a good attorney is personal integrity. Having known him for literally decades -- since long before he took up the practice of law -- I can vouch that Dave's integrity is of the highest caliber. Dave drafted my will and advised me on estate planning and the legalities of how my assets are divided up after I pass away. He quickly and concisely explained the rules and helped me to avoid pitfalls. Dave also has advised me several times on questions having to do with landlord-tenant law. He not only explained the law, but also gave good, practical advice on how to solve problems without incurring a lot of legal fees. He seemed ever-mindful of minimizing my legal bills. The advice he gave was not only legal but highly practical -- and very timely.

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Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Godsend for Special Needs Child Education

We had a "dispute" with a local school district over our autistic son's educational placement, and constant bullying by other students. The distric wouldn't listen to a word we said. It was a classic David v. Goliath situation. Despite the districts' empty promises, things were only getting worse. W...e hired David Newman, and he proved to be more than a great attorney, he was also a sympathetic ear. Always available, and very knowledgeable; after years of fighting alone, we finally had someone in our corner and only then did they began to take us seriously. We worked out an agreement to our satisfaction within a few weeks, and our son greatly benefited from the action. There are very few Education Law attornys in this area, so help can be hard to come by. He really listens. I highly recommed Mr. Newman; he did a wonderful job for us.

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Mark Knapp

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have associated on cases and I often refer difficult cases to David Newman. He has also been a source for obtaining new information when the NICS rulings change and other matters related to gun rights and civil litigation. Mr. Newman has taught Washington state gun laws in seminars where I have also presented information. He is always prepared and does a great job. He is very effective and well versed in the negotiations and public speaking engagements on which we have collaborated."

Timothy Siegel

Debt collection lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David has helped me collect some debts, with remarkable efficacy. He has sound judgment and strong skills."

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Samuel Meyler

Litigation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to see David Newman's work firsthand on several occasions, and in varying settings. Whether at the mediation table, in the courtroom, or in the office meeting with clients, I have always found David to be knowledgeable, creative, honest and prudent. I have referred clients to him the past and will do so in the future because I am confident in his ability to represent them."

C Brislawn

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. He finds solutions for clients... and is totally willing to seek ideas from others to help his clients when matters are not within his primary practice areas. David's technical knowledge in the areas of civil litigation and Second Amendment rights is very far above the norm. David is a caring and thoughtful person and each client is an individual, not a statistic. David and I are working in the area of Second Amendment rights and firearms law, including development of a comprehensive gun trust system backed up by a consultative approach to asset protection and personal defense. David thinks outside the box, and correlates his own expertise with that of others. This is an unusually valuable skill in an attorney, since our profession often lives within our own legal "silos"."

Yan Siprin

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was a co-counsel with David on a personal injury case. Thanks to David, the client got the maximum amount possible. David is an excellent trial lawyer, very aggressive and smart. In my book, David is 10 out of 10 here."

David Goldman

Trusts lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with David Newman on providing Firearms trusts with clients in his area. He has also worked on a presentation for potential clients on the risks of UPL and standard trusts for these unique aspects of the law."

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