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Gary A Newland
Arlington Heights, Illinois


phone (847) 797-8000
fax (847) 797-9090
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Gary Newland is an experienced trial attorney evidenced by his cases which have been covered by USA Today, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, NBC, The Daily Herald, Oprah Winfrey and the list goes on. Much of the business Gary receives is from other attorneys who are aware of his skills and reputation in the community. He has been an invited guest lecturer to the Bar Association and other legal organizations as well as an author of many published articles on legal issues. He has been a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago Bar Association and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. He was the youngest person ever elected to the Dist 214 School Board. Recently Gary won a decision at trial which was appealed by United Airlines for two reasons. The first reason being the verdict was believed by United Airlines (UAL) to be excessive for a herniated disk. The second reason was payment for holistic treatment (acupuncture) was awarded. Gary prevailed on appeal on all issues.

"A truly gifted and caring professional that will always go the extra mile!"

Gary has obtained millions of dollars for his clients and he has represented people for auto accidents, plane accidents, work related accidents, food poisoning, slip and fall, molestation, dog bites, construction accidents, post traumatic stress disorder, mass torts and the list goes on.

Gary began his career working for one of the largest law firms in the world where he assisted in the defense of Fortune 500 companies in mass tort litigation. Thereafter he used his skills to help individuals to protect their rights and stop abuses of large corporations and insurance companies. During his career he also allocated time to work at Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic helping those who could not afford attorneys. He also was a prosecutor in the City of Chicago. In his career he has successfully tried hundreds of cases.

"In a time when people are so cynical about lawyers and the legal system, it’s understandable - they haven't met Gary Newland."

Gary has been brought into cases by other law firms on many occasions for his trial experience for the sole purpose of being the trial lawyer.

As an undergraduate from Loyola University in Chicago, Gary was admitted to the Blue Key National Honors Society, the Jesuit Honor Society, the Political Science Honor Society and History Honor Society and was also President of the Pre-Law Society. After graduating with honors from Loyola University he was admitted into Loyola Law School and Graduate School to study both political science and law.

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"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Gary is an exceptional lawyer who has outstanding strategy and trial skills. Gary is organized, creative, and works very hard to attain his client's goals. I have had the chance to work on a case with Gary as the opposing counsel, and he was brillaint is his argument and presentation at trial. I would recommend Gary as an attorney becasue of his tenacity for hard work. "

Areas of Practice:
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
General Criminal Trial Defense
Bar Admissions:
Illinois, 1993
Education:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1993
J.D.


Loyola University, 1990
B.A.


Representative Cases:
Newland v. Budget Rent a Car, 319 IL. App.3d 453 (1st Dist )
Krause v. G.E. Capital, 97 C 8589 USCD ( )
Kossov v. All American Star Co., 04 WC 27288 ( )
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association


Fraternities/Sororities:
Alpha Sigma Nu
Phi Alpha Theta
Pi Sigma Alpha

"I have worked with Gary many times over the years and have found him to possess a compassionate concern for his clients on workman's compensation cases. He is honest and straightforward and has the required legal ability and experience to succeed in his chosen field. I would highly recommend Gary Newland. "