Gary A Newland - Arlington Heights, IL
Attorney at Newland & Newland, LLP
Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Arlington Heights, IL
121 South Wilke Road Suite 301 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 - 1526
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Arlington Heights Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Workers' Compensation
- Personal Injury
- General Criminal Trial Defense
- Foreclosure Defense
- Creditors & Debtors Rights
Attorney Information
Overview
Helping injured clients put their lives back together
As one of the most respected and experienced personal injury lawyers Gary A. Newland from Newland & Newland has been practicing law with his brother Stephen S. Newland for 25 years. Newland & Newland has made a name for itself for their knowledge, experience and overall concern for their clients and families well-being. The firm has two divisions. Gary heads the personal injury division of the firm that focuses on automobile and trucking accidents, construction injuries, product liability, food poisoning, medical malpractice, wrongful death and work injury. Steve heads the firm's real estate division that focuses on estate planning, real estate, foreclosure defense and bankruptcy. The firm's team of six attorneys share a passion for guiding clients through the legal process and securing justice for them. In the past 10 years alone, Gary has collected more than $50 million for injury clients, who benefit from his communication, honest advice, medical knowledge and vast understanding of the law and legal strategy. Among his many honors and achievements, Gary A. Newland has been named to Super Lawyers. He serves as a leader in the legal community as the president of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and chair of its Civil Litigation Committee. He is a federal trial lawyer as well as an Illinois trial lawyer, allowing him to serve his clients in both federal and state courts. Gary also teaches other attorneys how to effectively practice personal injury law. Practicing from offices across Chicago and its collar counties, the Newland & Newland team offers clients the legal guidance and expertise they need to put their lives back together.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Pi Sigma Alpha, Tax Payers Friend Award, Phi Alpha Theta
- Tax Payers Friend Award
Other Sources of Feedback About Gary A. Newland
Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1993
J.D.
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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Loyola University,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1990
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Blue Key National Honors Society
Honors: Jesuit Honor Society
Honors: Political Science and History Honor Society
Honors: Pre-Law Society
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Loyola University,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom
- City of Chicago
- Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
Languages
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Spanish
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French
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German
Classes and Seminars
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Workers Compensation, Brain Injury, Food Poisoning
- Uninsured Workers
Pro Bono Activities
- Cabrini Green Legal Aid
Representative Cases
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Newland v. Budget Rent a Car
- Citation: 319 IL. App.3d 453
- Court: 1st Dist
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Krause v. G.E. Capital
- Citation: 97 C 8589 USCD
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Kossov v. All American Star Co.
- Citation: 04 WC 27288
Published Works
Articles
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Brian Injury:Dealing With The Malingering Defense
While accusations of malingering or a failed neuropsychological test can harm a plaintiffs case, such findings do not end the plaintiff's chance at obtaining reasonable compensation. -
Foreclosure Crisis and Options
What do you do if you can no longer afford your home? In today's housing crisis countless homeowners are faced with this very question. There is no simple answer as each homeowner’s situation is unique. -
PTSD
The medical community recognizes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a physical disease as well as a psychological disorder that changes brain structure and function.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1993
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1995
Other Affiliations
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- American Society for Justice
- Illinois Bar Association (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Sigma Nu
- Blue Key
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Pi Sigma Alpha
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2023-2024Attorney Gary Newland took the time to listen to my story, ensuring that I felt heard and understood. He explained the legal process in a way that was easy to comprehend, which alleviated much of the stress I was feeling. What impressed me most was their dedication to my case; they were always available to answer my questions and provided regular updates on the progress.
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Hired Attorney 2020-2022I highly recommend Gary Newland. He is smart and understands how to help. He was there for me. Changed my life for the better. He new more about my condition then some of my doctors. He really went out of his way for me. It is a life altering injury but at least the compensation will allow me to live a good life.
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Contact
121 South Wilke Road
Suite 301
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 - 1526
Phone: 847-563-4631
Email: Send a message
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