Craig Newman

Partner

Craig.Newman@lewisbrisbois.com

Craig Newman is a partner in the Las Vegas office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Practice.

Mr. Newman's litigation practice is broad-based. He has worked closely with many of the largest casinos in Nevada, where he has obtained and executed upon judgments as part of his gaming collection practice. Mr. Newman also represents developers, investors, contractors and commercial landlords concerning their business and real estate disputes. He regularly practices before all Federal and State Courts in Southern Nevada.

Mr. Newman has continuously practiced law in Las Vegas since his graduation, with honors, from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1989. His work experience ranges from starting his career at the largest law firm in Nevada to managing his own boutique litigation firm. Mr. Newman also serves as a Judge Pro-Tem in North Las Vegas Justice Court.

Mr. Newman has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell at the highest level for decades. He is recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite. Mr. Newman is also a longstanding member of the Nevada American Inn of Court. Mr. Newman prides himself as being both result and value focused. He has maintained ties with his largest clients for decades by producing favorable results.

Primary Area(s) of Practice

• General Liability
• Construction
• Corporate Landlord Practice
• Complex Business & Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate & Land Use

Associations

• State Bar of Nevada
• American Inns of Court

Awards & Honors

• “Best Lawyers in America,” Commercial Litigation
• AV Rated (5.0 out of 5.0) by Martindale-Hubbell
• America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%
• Super Lawyers
• Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite

Education

University of Minnesota Law School

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, 1989

Macalester College

Bachelor of Arts, 1985

Pro Bono & Public Interest

• Pro Bono Project
• Ask-A-Lawyer Program