Brian H. Newman

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Brian Newman is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who understands that the value he provides his clients extends far beyond the four walls of a courtroom. Matching his formidable advocacy skills with equally astute business sense, Brian defends and advances his clients' interests in complex litigation by developing strategies that facilitate constructive, favorable resolutions aligned with their overall business objectives.

Always prepared, always responsive, and always cognizant of his clients' needs and concerns, Brian is the litigator companies turn to for their most challenging and high-profile business disputes.

While he has a particular talent for defending clients in class actions and complex commercial litigation, Brian regularly protects his clients' interests in a wide range of matters, from those involving financial services, IP, and employment law to cryptocurrency and cannabis-related litigation.  

Brian's success as an advocate in jurisdictions across the country largely reflects his credibility, competence, and creativity. In written submissions and courtroom sparring, Brian crafts compelling narratives and makes authoritative arguments based on a thorough understanding of the case. He knows how to counter the biases of jurors or sympathetic plaintiffs by keeping the focus on the facts and law rather than emotions or unfair preconceptions.

Clients appreciate Brian's candor and clarity when he assesses a claim or evaluates the merits of a particular approach. They know he will look at a business dispute as they do: a business problem that needs to be resolved with minimal cost and disruption. Brian's practical advice and skilled advocacy have made him an invaluable partner for companies needing a business advisor as much as a legal one.

Whether a case represents an existential threat or a troublesome nuisance, clients expect and deserve a plan that will resolve the matter quickly and efficiently. My job is to develop and implement strategies that allow my clients to focus on running their business, not on business litigation.
    • University of California, Los Angeles, J.D.
    • University of California, Berkeley, B.A.
  • Bar Admissions

    • California, 1999
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    • “Top Appellate Reversals of 2019,” Los Angeles Daily Journal
    • California Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
    • The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA International), Members' Attorney Program

Latest News and Insights

Webinars12.4.24

Char's Corner: Employee Mobility in California (Session 4)

This program will provide an overview of the unique challenges in California when attempting to…

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Press Mentions10.23.23

"What Are the Odds Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies in His Trial?"

Brian Newman was quoted in Decrypt.

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Press Mentions10.4.23

"Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial begins with jury selection"

Brian Newman was quoted in Cryptopolitan.

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