Atty. Robert Jon Newman
Robert Jon Newman is a lawyer practicing corporate law, secured transactions, international law and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Pacific Palisades, CA · 50+ Years Experience
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About Robert Jon Newman at a Glance
Robert Jon Newman is a business, litigation, environmental, government, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Pacific Palisades, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1976) and California (1994). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1975) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1972). Serves clients in Pacific Palisades, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Jon Newman
- Robert Jon Newman is a lawyer practicing corporate law, secured transactions, international law and 6 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Robert practices in Pacific Palisades, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Jon Newman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Jon Newman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pacific Palisades.
Business & Corporate Law in Pacific Palisades
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Jon Newman is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Pacific Palisades
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert Jon Newman is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Environmental Law in Pacific Palisades
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Robert Jon Newman is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Government & Administrative Law in Pacific Palisades
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Robert Jon Newman is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →
Landlord & Tenant in Pacific Palisades
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Robert Jon Newman is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pacific Palisades
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pacific Palisades are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pacific Palisades Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pacific Palisades-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pacific Palisades Choose Robert Jon Newman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Jon Newman's practice in the field of business, litigation, environmental, government, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Jon Newman brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri and California, Robert Jon Newman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and environmental, Robert Jon Newman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pacific Palisades
A Pacific Palisades-based practice means Robert Jon Newman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert Jon Newman Handles in Pacific Palisades
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert Jon Newman has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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