Atty. John Robert Newman

Atty. John Robert Newman

John Robert Newman is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts, estate planning and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Davenport Davenport 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John Robert Newman at a glance

John Robert Newman is an Attorney based in Davenport, Iowa, practicing at John R. Newman, Esq.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1982) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1983). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1982) and Augustana College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Scott County (Member, Taxation Section), Iowa State (Member, Trust, Wills and Probate Section) and American (Member, Real Estate, Trust and Probate Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Davenport, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Robert Newman is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at John R. Newman, Esq. in Davenport, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John Robert Newman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Robert Newman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Robert Newman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Davenport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Robert Newman

Where is John Robert Newman's law office located?
John Robert Newman's law practice is located in Davenport, Iowa. The firm is John R. Newman, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Robert Newman handle?
John Robert Newman focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John Robert Newman practiced law?
John Robert Newman has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Robert Newman go to law school?
John Robert Newman earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John Robert Newman for a consultation?
You can contact John Robert Newman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Robert Newman received?
John Robert Newman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1982
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1983

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