Atty. Jon E. Newlon
Mr. Newlon began his legal career with the McCravy Law Firm after 13 years in the USAF both as an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot and a NATO instructor.
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Jon E. Newlon is an Attorney based in Greenwood, South Carolina, practicing at McCravy, Newlon, and Clardy Law Firm, P.A.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1998). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1998) and The Citadel (B.A. English, 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of South Carolina Bar American Bar Association South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Greenwood, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Newlon began his legal career with the McCravy Law Firm after 13 years in the USAF both as an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot and a NATO instructor
- Before leaving the USAF, Mr. Newlon obtained a B.A. in English from The Citadel, an M.A. degree in Political Science from Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Tx., an A.A. degree in Paralegal Studies from Harford Community College, Bel Air, Md., and a certification in Accident Reconstruction from Norton AFB, Ca
- After leaving the USAF, Jon obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law
- Mr. Newlon has taught higher education courses in business law at Lander University and Erskine College and alternative dispute resolution at Piedmont Technical College
- Mr. Newlon began in private practice in 1998
- Mr. Newlon is licensed to practice in all South Carolina trial and appellate courts including Circuit Court, the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and the South Carolina Supreme Court
- Mr. Newlon is also licensed to practice in Federal District Court and the U.S
- Court of Appeals
- Mr. Newlon has also been admitted to other states for various cases
- Mr. Newlon is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association
- He is specially certified to mediate cases in South Carolina
- He has also been selected as one of the Top 100 trial attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers Association
- Also, Mr. Newlon is a certified USSF and SCHSL soccer referee with experience refereeing club, high school and college level matches
- Mr. Newlon has been a member of the Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2021 until the present
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Jon E. Newlon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon E. Newlon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jon E. Newlon is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Jon E. Newlon is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →
Jon E. Newlon is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jon E. Newlon is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jon E. Newlon is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenwood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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