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Biography
Darth is a skilled trial attorney with more than a decade of litigation experience in complex commercial and plaintiff’s side whistleblower cases. He has tried shareholder disputes, fraud, insider dealing, and fiduciary duty matters worth millions of dollars. He has also represented whistleblowers from across the country helping to shed light on all manner of fraud against the government from dangerous healthcare systems, devices, and doctors to government contracting and loan fraud.
Darth's trial experience includes a federal jury trial, a Delaware Chancery Court trial, and a range of other state court trials and arbitrations. He has briefed and argued motions and appeals in various federal and state courts and helped secure an en banc Federal Circuit decision striking down a portion of the Lanham Act as unconstitutional; that decision was later unanimously affirmed by the United States Supreme Court. Examples of written decisions he has obtained appear below. Darth is also a skilled negotiator with a lengthy record of resolving otherwise intractable disputes short of trial.
An active member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Darth is a past Chair of the Professional Ethics Committee and an elected Officer of the Federal Court Section. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Ethics Committee. Nationally, he is a member of Taxpayers Against Fraud, a public interest non-profit organization dedicated to fighting fraud against the government. Darth was a soccer referee long before he was a lawyer. He has officiated around the country, is still a referee and referee coach/mentor, and now serves as the Western Pennsylvania State Youth Referee Administrator and an ex-officio member of the Pennsylvania West Soccer Association Youth Board.
Before opening his own firm, Darth worked at national and regional firms and helped start two litigation boutiques.
- In re Tam, 808 F.3d 1321 (Fed. Cir. 2015), as corrected (Feb. 11, 2016) (en banc), aff'd sub nom. Matal v. Tam, 137 S. Ct. 1744 (2017).
- Jo A. Yochum v. FJW Inv., Inc., 715 F. App'x 174 (3d Cir. 2017).
- Ross Holding & Mgmt. Co. v. Advance Realty Grp., LLC, No. . 4113-VCN, 2014 WL 4374261 (Del. Ch. Sept. 4, 2014).
A Pittsburgh area litigation boutique providing practical and honest representation to whistleblowers and complex litigation clients. Preserve your rights and maximize your impact.
If you have a dispute with former (or soon to be former) partners or contract parties, we can help.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Arbitration
25%
17 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
25%
17 years
Litigation
25%
17 years
Mediation
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 6 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Darth M. Newman's Reviews
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Posted by Marvin | November 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Detail oriented, thoughtful, and clear communicator
I had Darth review an employment contract I needed to sign. I thought I understood the majority of the contract, but Darth annotated sections he called out as unclear and potential risk areas for me. He then took the time to review the document and annotations with me to ensure that I understood ever...
Posted by Timothy | November 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Help
I worked with Mr. Newman recently and it was a great experience. Efficient, thorough, and very helpful. The pricing was fair and payment convenient. I could tell that Mr. Newman wanted to help and was invested in a good outcome. I would definitely recommend him to my friends.
Posted by Andrew | October 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney, great job!
Darth did a great job for me and my business. Consulted with me on a baseless but still upsetting potential lawsuit from a previous client and then helped tighten up our contracts to minimize future conflicts with clients. He is easy to work with, super smart and fast. I will definitely turn to him a...
Posted by Norman | August 26, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent IP Protection Advice
I had a dispute with a former employer over ownership of some IP I had creeated while working for them. Mr. Newman provided clear, honest, and invaluable advice during the process, figuring out exactly what rights I needed to ask for and helping me to set my expectations appropriately. In the end we...
Posted by Jason | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
quality legal advice
Working with Mr. Newman was a very positive experience. There are few matters where I have needed legal assistance but I have looked for legal professionals who are both personable and knowledgeable. Mr. Newman was exemplary in both respects. He was very responsive to emails and accommodating in sch...
Darth M. Newman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Darth Newman is an experienced qui tam/whistleblower attorney, whom I fully endorse."
"Darth is the smart and conscientious lawyer you need to successfully pursue wrongful termination and whistleblower claims. He has detailed knowledge of this complex area of law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Warner Mendenhall
Medicaid and medicare lawyer
Nikki Lykos
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Founder, Law Offices of Darth M. Newman LLC
2018 - 2020
Special Counsel, Pollock Cohen LLP
2017 - 2017
Senior Attorney, Jones Gregg Creehand & Gerace, LLP
2015 - 2017
Senior Counsel, Martin Law Firm LLC
2011 - 2015
Associate, Archer & Greiner, PC
2008 - 2011
Associate, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll
Associations
2020 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Federal Court SectionCouncil
2020 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Professional Ethics CommitteeChair
2016 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Federal Court SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Tam, 808 F.3d 1321 (Fed. Cir. 2015).
Federal Circuit struck down Section 2(a) of Lanham Act as unconstitutional - decision unanimously affirmed by the United States Supreme Court
Jo A. Yochum v. FJW Inv., Inc., 715 F. App'x 174 (3d Cir. 2017).
Third Circuit affirmed trial court win.
Ross Holding & Mgmt. Co. v. Advance Realty Grp., LLC, No. CIV.A. 4113-VCN, 2014 WL 4374261 (Del. Ch. Sept. 4, 2014).
Won entire fairness case for minority unitholders in real estate investment LLC
Education
2008
University of Pennsylvania Law School
JD
2004
University of Michigan
BA
Publications
2021
Journal of the Allegheny County Bar Association
FCA remains an important tool for deterring and remedying fraud against the government
Languages
English