Gary A. Newland
Attorney
Gary Newland is an experienced personal injury attorney and a founding partner of Newland & Newland LLP, with offices throughout Northern Illinois. He has tried hundreds of cases and obtained millions of dollars for his clients. Gary has had cases that have been covered by USA Today, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Sun Times, NBC, The Daily Herald, Oprah Winfrey, and other major outlets. Many of the clients Gary represents are referrals from other attorneys who are aware of his skills and reputation in the community. He has been an invited guest lecturer to Bar Associations and other legal organizations as well as an author of published articles on legal issues. He has been a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago Bar Association, and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and was the youngest person ever elected to the High School District 214 School Board.
Never believing a defendant is too powerful, Gary has successfully tried and settled cases against some of the world's largest corporations and insurance companies. For example, 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 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.
Gary has obtained millions of dollars for his clients in mass tort cases. He has represented people for auto accidents, plane accidents, work related accidents, food poisoning, slip and fall, molestation, dog bites, construction accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, class actions, and many other types of mass torts.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
- United States Court of Federal Claims
Education
- Loyola University School of Law, Chicago, IL
- Juris Doctorate, 1993
- Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Bachelor of Arts, 1990