C. Richard Newsome

Newsome Law, P.A.

Orlando, FL

35+ Years Experience

Licensed in 5 States

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About C.

C. Richard Newsome is the senior partner of Newsome Law, P.A., a trial lawyer representing individuals and families in complex civil litigation. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1989, he previously served as a federal prosecutor before dedicating his practice to victims of catastrophic injuries. He has received numerous accolades, including 'Orlando Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year' in 2016, and holds memberships in elite trial lawyer organizations such as the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Licensed States

Florida New Mexico Texas Oregon U.S. Virgin Islands

Education

Juris Doctor

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science (Economics, Political Science)

Florida State University

Graduate

Trial Lawyer’s College

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year (Best Lawyers)

Orlando Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs · 2016

Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award (American Association for Justice)

2015

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2013

Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trends Magazine

2005

Best Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Magazine

2004

Professional Associations

Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission (Commissioner, 2017-2018)Florida Guardian Ad Litem Foundation (Board of Directors, 2017)Florida Justice Association (FJA) (President, 2010-2011)Florida Justice Association (FJA) (Executive Committee, 2005-2012)American Association for Justice (AAJ) (Board of Governors, 2005-2015)5th District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission (Member and Chairman, 1999-2002)Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association (CFTLA) (President, 2004)Orlando Federal Bar Association (President, 1990-1996)National Trial Lawyers (Top 100 Diplomat)The National Crime Victim Bar AssociationThe Summit CouncilMillion Dollar AdvocatesAmerican Board of Trial Advocacy (ABOTA)Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College (Faculty)American College of Trial LawyersInternational Society of BarristersInternational Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) (Board of Directors)Trial School, Inc. (Founding faculty member)