Deborah Newman - Houston, TX
Attorney at Newman Law Firm
Litigation Lawyers in Houston, TX
245 W 18th Street Houston, TX 77008
Houston Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 05/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Probate
- Personal Injury
- Business
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Deborah Newman has almost 40 years of court room and trial experience representing individuals, major corporations and small business. She ranks in the top five percent of women attorneys as rated by Martindale Hubbell based on peer reviews. She has been featured in Forbes Magazine and she was selected to teach at the trial academy for a national trial lawyers association. She has settled and tried hundreds of cases. Her most recent win was a will contest case. She has taught at the National Business Institute on Probate matters.
Deborah was on the law review and served as a staff editor. She has large firm background and experience but now works closely with clients on a more personal level advocating for clients and helping them with legal matters. She has successfully argued before the Texas Supreme Court and has been lead counsel in many counties throughout Texas.
In addition, she has the highest rating from the Judiciary and has been designated as having the highest ethical standards and legal ability.
Education
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Legal Education
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Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville,
Louisville,
Kentucky, 1983
J.D.
Law Review: Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, Law Review, Staff Editor , 1981 - 1983
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Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville,
Louisville,
Kentucky, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Hackensack,
New Jersey, 1978
B.A.
Major: Sociology/Psychology
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Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Hackensack,
New Jersey, 1978
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Phelps Dunbar, Partner, 1983 - 1993
- Forman Perry, Partner, 1993 - 1995
Classes and Seminars
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Frequent speaker, NARTC, 1993 - 2011
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Probate Litigation, Texas Probate Court, 2012
- Trial Academy Instructor, NARTC, 2009
Representative Cases
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In re Missouri Pac. R.R.
- Citation: 998 S.W. 2d 212
- Court: Texas
- Year: 1999
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Lewis v. Renzenberger
- Court: District Court Jefferson County
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Missouri Pacific R. Co. v. Lely Development Corp
- Citation: 86 S.W. 3d787
- Court: Austin
- Year: 2002
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1984
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Railroad Trial, 1998 - 2011 (Counsel )
- National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms, 1984 - Present
- State Bar of Texas, 1984 - Present
- Houston Bar Association, 1984 - Present
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Contact
245 W 18th Street
Houston, TX 77008
Phone: 713-942-2501
Fax: 713-942-2235
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.newmanlaw-usa.com
Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm
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