C. Richard Newsome | Orlando Accident & Injury Lawyer

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About C.
After graduating from the University of Florida College Of Law, Rich worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern and Middle districts of Florida. After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office Rich worked briefly at a big products defense firm before leaving and becoming a plaintiffs’ attorney.
For more than 20 years, Rich has represented injured people against manufacturers who make defective products. During the past two decades, Rich has won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, has written countless articles and about product liability, is a regular speaker at trial lawyer conferences and events across the country, and is recognized by members of the Bar as a leading expert in product liability litigation.
Rich has not only advocated for safer products through the civil justice system, he has also spent substantial time helping to protect the justice system in Tallahassee and in Washington D.C. As a Past-President of the Florida Justice Association, a previous member of the Board of Governors of the American Association of Justice and a current member of the Executive Committee of the National Trial Lawyers, Rich has advocated to protect the rights of families and has fought efforts by manufacturers to limit access to courts and juries.
In addition to a long list of awards and accomplishments, Rich was recently honored by being invited to be a member of The Summit Council. He is also recognized in Best Lawyers of America, Florida’s Legal Elite, Best Plaintiff’s Lawyers in America, and Orlando’s Top Lawyers.
Rich is a husband and father of three children, lives in Orlando, and enjoys offshore fishing and diving.
Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.
Experience
Partner
Newsome Melton
1995 – Present
Orlando, FL
Admission
New Mexico
2009
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
1998
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
1992
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
1992
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
1992
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
1990
Texas
2009
Florida
1989
Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science (Economics/Political Science)
1986





Recognitions & Achievements
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Florida Justice Association (FJA), President,2010-2011
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Florida Justice Association (FJA), Executive Committee,2005-2012
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5th District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission, Member and Chairman,1999-2002
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Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association (CFTLA), President,2004
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Orlando Federal Bar Association, President,1990-1996
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Best Lawyers' Orlando Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year"2016
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AAJ Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award2015
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The Summit Council2012-Present
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The Best Lawyers in America2003-Present
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Best Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Magazine2004-Present
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AV Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell2004-Present
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Florida's Legal Elite by Florida Trends Magazine2005-Present
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ATLA Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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FL Lawyer’s Action Group, Chairman’s Outstanding Electoral Achievement Award1999
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United States Department of Justice Special Achievement Award1991
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Million Dollar Advocates
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US News “Best Law Firms”2011-Present
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The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers2013-Present
Additional Info
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Personal Injury, Products Liability, Trade Associations, Litigation, Immigration