Richard Newman
Richard Newman is a partner of the law firm of William & Williams, LLP. Mr. Newman focuses his practice on matrimonial law, family law, property damage due to oil spills, and commercial litigation.
Experience
Before starting the firm, Mr. Newman was an associate attorney with the firm of Helwig, Henderson, Newman & Spinola, LLP where he practiced primarily matrimonial law and family law from 2009 to March of 2013. During law school, Mr. Newman worked at a commercial litigation firm in Miami, Florida, and also clerked at the Supreme Court, Nassau County, for the Honorable Joseph P. Spinola.
Bar Admissions
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- State of New York
- State of Florida
Education
Mr. Newman is a graduated of Cornell University where he majored in Applied Economics and Business Management. After graduating Cornell University, he attended the University of Miami School of Law.
Approach
Mr. Newman believes that the most important service that he provides is education for his clients. By explaining to every client how the law relates to his or her case, and the potential for different legal strategies and outcomes, he provides his clients with the ability to understand the potential benefits and risks associated with every action available to them. Mr. Newman advises his clients and does a cost/benefit analysis to aid them in determining their best and most efficient course of action, while letting the client chart their own course through the litigation. He believes that it is his job to educate and advise, but ultimately, the client gets to make their own educated decisions, each and every step of the way throughout their case. Mark was recently nominated and accepted to the Super Lawyers list as a Rising Star, a distinction reserved for just two and a half (2.5%) percent of attorneys in New York.
