For more than 25 years Bill Newkirk has earned justice for his clients. Representing people from throughout Southern California, Bill Newkirk takes all the legal action possible to ensure that his clients receive the care and compensation they deserve from those who have hurt them.
Legal Victories for His Clients
Between Bill Newkirk's success in trial and in negotiating settlements, he has earned more than $25 million for his clients.
Bill Newkirk's reputation among defense lawyers for never being afraid to try a case, results in many of his cases being settled before or during trial. Bill has negotiated numerous multimillion dollar settlements for his clients.
A Recognized Leader Among Trial Lawyers
Bill Newkirk is recognized by other lawyers as a leading Southern California trial lawyer.
Bill Newkirk has been honored with:
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, National Finalist 2010
- Southern California Super Lawyers, 2010
- AV-Rating, the highest rating an attorney can receive, Martindale-Hubble
- Chairman's Award, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Bill Newkirk's success in representing people who have suffered serious personal injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one has earned him leadership positions in attorney organizations. These include:
- Consumer Attorneys of California, board member
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, governor emeritus
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- California Bar, 1975
Bill Newkirk has written extensively on medical negligence litigation for other legal professionals.
His understanding and practice of the law results in his being frequently asked to speak at legal conferences and seminars on trends and strategies in medical malpractice litigation.
Bar Admissions
Bill Newkirk is eligible to practice law in California courts, as well as in United States Federal Court.
Bill Newkirk also sits as a Judge Pro Tem in:
- West District Small Claims Court, 1988 - present
- Los Angeles Superior Court, Small Claims Appeals, 1980 - present
Education
Bill Newkirk is one of a few attorneys in the country who has earned special certifications in specific areas of law. These include:
- Medical Malpractice, Consumer Attorneys of California
- Personal Injury, Consumer Attorneys of California
- Professional Liability, Consumer Attorneys of California
Bill Newkirk also attended:
- Southwestern University, School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 1974
- Moot Court Honors Program
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- University of California at Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts in History, 1970
- Blue Key National Honor Society
Military Service
- United States Army, National Guard, Los Angeles, 1970 - 1977
- Sergeant (E-5)
Fraternities
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Contact Bill Newkirk
For a free, no-obligation consultation, contact Bill Newkirk at the Law Offices of William H. Newkirk.
