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Attorney Newman is a solo practitioner, practicing primarily in the areas of employment/labor law; and civil rights law. The Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC is a full-service law practice, serving both employers and employees throughout the State of Florida. In addition to employment and civil rights law services, the firm offers mediation services.
Attorney Newman's experience includes successfully handling all aspects of litigation, including trials, and Pretrial litigation. In addition to her solo practice, Attorney Newman is also a contract attorney and she has successfully litigated literally thousands of matters as local counsel for various law firms throughout the State of Florida, including negotiating thousands of out-of-court settlements during mediations. She was recognized by the Black Lawyers Association - Top 100 as a Top 100 Attorney in 2016 and 2017; by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2017, 2018 and 2019; by Florida Legal Trend Magazine as one of Florida's Legal Elite in 2018 and received recognition as one of America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in 2019.
Attorney Newman is passionate about civil rights and employment law, and she worked most of her life in various employment law related positions, in both private and public organizations. She is also a Certified Federal EEO Investigator and Certified Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil Mediator.
Attorney Newman grew up in Buffalo, New York, during the heat of the civil rights movement in the 1960's, where she not only witnessed discrimination and civil rights violations as a child, but also experienced it first hand, including housing discrimination, police brutality and employment discrimination.
In addition to her law practice and mediation services, Attorney Newman is a certified federal sector EEO Investigator. She has investigated federal employee discrimination complaints in both Union and Non-Union employment settings for various federal agencies nationwide and she has also represented federal employees in discrimination complaints against federal agencies. Prior to her legal career, Attorney Newman was a regional Human Resource Generalist for a private corporation for over eight years, where she was primarily responsible for employee relations for over 3,000 employees. During this time, Attorney Newman investigated numerous discrimination claims, prepared and presented employment law training classes, prepared position statements in response to EEOC inquiries, and regularly communicated with agencies connected with employment law regulations, i.e., EEOC, Department of Labor, OSHA and Florida Commission on Human Relations.
Attorney Newman is highly qualified to practice employment law, having graduated with six college degrees, including a law degree (JD) from Stetson University College of Law and a Masters in Business Administration Degree (MBA), specializing in Human Resource Management, from Wayland Baptist University. Attorney Newman has over 30 years of hands-on work experience, including eight years as a Human Resource Generalist; eight years as a District Manager for an international retail convenience store chain; five years as an EEO Representative in the Army; and eight years in civil service, including Administrative Assistant for the Veterans Administration, Administrative Specialist for the U.S. Marshal's Service and Deputy Clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Attorney Newman is also a veteran, honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1994 after eight years of active duty service, including service as a Non-Commissioned Officer. She was awarded three Army Commendation Medals and three Army Achievement Medals during her service in the military.
| Annette Newman: | Member at The Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC |
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759 SW Federal Highway Suite 201H Stuart, FL 34994 |
| Website: | https://www.equalemploymentattorney.com |
| Phone: | 888-333-5580 |
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Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC
Law Office Of Annette Newman
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Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability and/or familial status; equal pay claims, sexual harassment claims, wage disputes, retaliation, whistleblower claims, FMLA retaliation, etc. I also handle housing discrimination and public accommodations discrimination claims.
Our firm represents both private & public employees in EEOC/FCHR complaints. We assist clients with Housing & Public Accommodations claims; We represent private & federal/state employees who received proposed suspensions, demotions, or removals.
The firm represents clients for civil rights violations, including excessive force claims against law enforcement officers, negligence by corrections officers resulting in injuries to prisoners, false arrest, and restoration of civil rights.
U.S. Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator.
Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Alimony, Post-Judgment Modification
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Society for Human Resource Management | N/A | 2009 - 2010 |
| American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Society for Human Resource Management | 2009 - 2010 | |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Professional Women | N/A | 2011 - 2016 |
| National Black MBA Association | N/A | 2011 - 2013 |
| U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Professional Women | 2011 - 2016 | |
| National Black MBA Association | 2011 - 2013 | |
| National Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| National Bar Association | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| National Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter) | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Foundation | Nominee | N/A |
| National Black Lawyers Top 100 | Member | 2016 - 2017 |
| National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter) | Member | 2016 - 1900 |
| American Bar Foundation | Nominee | 2016 - 1900 |
| National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter) | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Foundation | Nominee | N/A |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Member | N/A |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Member | N/A |
| Fellows of the American Bar Foundation | Invitee | 2017 - 2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lawyers 2021 | Palm Beach Media Group | 2021 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2021 |
| America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators | America's Top 100 Attorneys | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2018 |
| Top Attorneys | American Registry | 2018 |
| Top 100 Attorney | National Black Lawyers Top 100 | 2017 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Outstanding Young Lawyers in Florida | American Registry | 2017 |
| Nominee - Legal Luminaries | Dade County Bar Association | 2016 |
| National Black Lawyers Top 100 | National Black Lawyers | 2016 |
| William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award | Stetson University College of Law | 2009 |
| Academic Merit Recognition | Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities | 2001 |
| Academic Merit Recognition | National Dean's List | 2001 |
| Army Commendation Medal | U.S. Army | 1994 |
| Army Achievement Medal | U.S. Army | 1993 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Peninsula College | AS - Associates in Science | 1993 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | AS - Associates in Science | 1993 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | AS - Associates in Science | 1993 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | AS - Associates in Science | 1993 |
| Central Texas College | AAS- Associates in Applied Science | 1994 |
| Central Texas College | AAS- Associates in Applied Science | 1994 |
| Wayland Baptist University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
| Wayland Baptist University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
| Wayland Baptist University | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2001 |
| Wayland Baptist University | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2001 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Access For The Disabled Inc. et al v. Kimco Realty Corporation et al. Case No: 0:13-cv-60701-WPD | Dismissed |
| Age and Race Discrimination FCHR Charge | Settlement |
| Alexandro Mainetto vs. MSH International, Inc., et. al. Case Number: CACE13017758 | Settled |
| Chapman v. Florida Department of Corrections et al. Case Number: 1:14-cv-24140 | Settlement |
| Chapman v. Florida Department of Corrections et al. Case Number: 1:14-cv-24140 | Settlement |
| CMCO Mortgage, LLC vs. Thecia Marone-Toth, et. al. Case Number: CACE12001895 | Dismissed |
| Disability Discrimination Title VII EEOC Charge | EEOC issued a "Cause" finding, determining that Attorney Newman's client was subjected to unlawful discrimination and retaliation because of her disability. |
| Donna Dugo vs. The Home Depot. Case Number: 0:17-cv-62119-RNS | Settlement |
| Donna Dugo vs. The Home Depot. Case Number: 0:17-cv-62119-RNS | Settlement |
| Employment Law Consultation | Satisfied Clients |
| Family Law | |
| Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence | Dismissed |
| Injunction for Protection against Stalking and Harassment | |
| Litigation Attorney | |
| Michael Manfred vs. Deborah Rainey, et. al. Case Number: COCE14009240 | Final Judgment Awarded to client. |
| Michael Manfred vs. Deborah Rainey, et. al. Case Number: COCE14009240 | Final Judgment Awarded to client. |
| Race Discrimination Claim | Settled |
| Richard Musumeci vs. The City of Coconut Creek Case Number: CACE 11-25187 | Settlement |
| Unemployment Appeal | Client's benefits restored. |
| Unemployment Claim | Client Awarded Benefits |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 84537 | Member in Good Standing | 2010 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Essence Magazine - Legal Contributer to their May 2018 Sexual Harassment on the job article. | Sexual Harassment on the Job | 2018 |
| Thomson Reuters | Practical Law (Independent Contractor/Senior Legal Editor (Contributor) | 2018 |
| Blog | At Will Employment | 2017 |
| Progressive Business Publications | Employment Law Reports: If I Knew Then What I Know Now | 2012 |
| Progressive Business Publications | Employment Law Reports: If I Knew Then What I Know Now | 2012 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Rainmakers Academy | Starting Your Law Practice | 2017 |
| LawyersMatter Community Town Hall | Community Policing | 2016 |
| Career Day | Legal Careers | 2015 |
| Career Day | The Life of A Solo Practitioner | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | Veteran's Administration Regional Office | 1978 - 1980 |
| Administrative Assistant | Veteran's Administration Regional Office | 1978 - 1980 |
| Administrative Deputy Clerk/Pay Grade JS 6 | U.S. Marshal's Service | 1980 - 1983 |
| Deputy Clerk/Pay Grade JS 9 | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Illinois | 1983 - 1986 |
| Sergeant/Non-Commissioned Officer | U S Army | 1987 - 1994 |
| District Manager/Field Consultant | 7 Eleven, Inc. | 1994 - 2003 |
| Human Resource Generalist | 7 Eleven, Inc. | 2003 - 2009 |
| Independent Contractor EEO Investigator | Self-Employed as a Certified Federal EEO Investigator for various Federal Agencies throughout the U.S. | N/A |
| Independent Contractor EEO Investigator | Self-Employed as a Certified Federal EEO Investigator for various Federal Agencies throughout the U.S. | 2009 - 1900 |
| Independent Contractor EEO Investigator | Self-Employed as a Certified Federal EEO Investigator for various Federal Agencies throughout the U.S. | N/A |
| Attorney | Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC | N/A |
| Attorney | Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC | 2010 - 1900 |
| Attorney | Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC | N/A |
| Senior Legal Editor | Taj Technologies | 2018 - 2018 |
| Senior Legal Editor - Independent Contractor | Thompson Reuters | N/A |
| Senior Legal Editor - Independent Contractor | Thompson Reuters | 2019 - 1900 |
| Senior Legal Editor - Independent Contractor | Thompson Reuters | N/A |
