Atty. Daniel Jacob Newton

Atty. Daniel Jacob Newton

Daniel Newton joined Adams and Reese in 2011 as an Associate in the firm's Birmingham office, practicing in the Special Business Services Practice Group. He has experience in banking and finance law and labor and employment matters.

Birmingham Birmingham 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Jacob Newton at a glance

Daniel Jacob Newton is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Gaines Gault Hendrix Pc. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2011) and Georgia (2012). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 2011) and Auburn University (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel Newton joined Adams and Reese in 2011 as an Associate in the firm's Birmingham office, practicing in the Special Business Services Practice Group
  • He has experience in banking and finance law and labor and employment matters
  • Daniel was a former law clerk with Adams and Reese in the summer of 2011 and has summer associate experience, preparing briefs for a multi-million dollar receivership litigation and assisting in trial preparation for cases in various state and federal courts
  • Before attending law school, Daniel was the Information Technology Manager and Assistant Maintenance Manager for a residential, office, retail and resort company in which he maintained approximately $25 million worth of rental properties
  • Daniel's other accomplishments include: • Serving as the Washington and Lee University School of Law's Liaison to the University Sustainability Committee. • Working as a research assistant for a publication of the National Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies. • Being selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
  • Daniel received his J.D from Washington and Lee University School of Law, in 2011, and earned his B.A. in Economics from Auburn University, in 2007
  • Among the people Daniel admires is his grandfather who, raised on a farm in rural southwestern Alabama, was the first in his family to attend college
  • As a soldier and member of this country's "greatest generation," he taught Daniel the value of hard work and the importance of staying true to one's roots and values
  • In his spare time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and family and also enjoys gardening, carpentry, ultra-light backpacking, and following Auburn University athletics
  • Professional Memberships / Affiliations Alabama Bar Association American Bar Association Federalist Society Announcements Adams and Reese Announces Eight New Associates, 11/14/2011

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Jacob Newton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Jacob Newton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Jacob Newton

Where is Daniel Jacob Newton's law office located?
Daniel Jacob Newton's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Gaines Gault Hendrix Pc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Jacob Newton handle?
Daniel Jacob Newton focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Daniel Jacob Newton practiced law?
Daniel Jacob Newton has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Daniel Jacob Newton go to law school?
Daniel Jacob Newton earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Daniel Jacob Newton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 2011
B.A.
Auburn University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2011
Georgia
Admitted: 2012

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