Brian W. Newcomb - a Menlo Park, CA General Civil and Trial Practice Lawyer

Menlo Park General Civil and Trial Practice Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

General Civil and Trial Practice
Business Litigation
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Law
Class Actions
Mechanics Lien Law

Attorney Information

Overview

Brian W. Newcomb is an esteemed attorney at the firm The Law Office of Brian W. Newcomb with a rich history of legal experience, spanning nearly five decades. With a practice grounded in Menlo Park, California, he has built a reputation as a stalwart advocate for his clients in various areas of civil and commercial law.

Mr. Newcomb's legal prowess encompasses a diverse range of practice areas. His general civil and trial practice experience demonstrates his versatility as a litigator, while his focus on business litigation, construction law, real estate law, mechanic’s liens law and commercial law underscores his comprehensive understanding of complex legal issues in the corporate and construction sectors.

Graduating from the University of New Mexico, Mr. Newcomb earned his bachelor’s degree in 1969.He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the prestigious University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1972. Following his education, he swiftly gained admission to the California Bar in 1973, setting the stage for his distinguished legal career.

Over the years, Mr. Newcomb’s commitment to his clients and the law has earned him the privilege of practicing before various federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is an active member of The State Bar of California, the San Mateo County Bar Association and the Palo Alto Bar Association.

Awards and Honors

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Past Lists

2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
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2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
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2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list
2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list
2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list
2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list
2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list
2011 Northern California Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California, 1972
  Doctor of Jurisprudence
Non Legal Education
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969
  B.A., Bachelor of Arts

Current Employment Position(s)

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Representative Cases

Darley v. Ward
- Citation: 617 P.2d 1113
- Court: Cal.
- Year: 1980
- Serial Number: 1980143131

Bar Admissions

California, 1973
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1986
U.S. Supreme Court, 2011

Other Affiliations

State Bar of California, 1973 - Present (Member)
San Mateo County Bar Association, 1974 - Present (Member)
Palo Alto Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Delta Theta

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Contact

Menlo Park, CA

800 Menlo Ave #209
Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Phone: 650-285-2446

Fax: 650-322-7740

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Website: https://www.brianwnewcomb.com

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