Jon E. Newman

Jon Newman is the Managing Partner of Melcer Newman PLLC. Mr. Newman is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has built a reputation as a top-flight trial attorney.  Mr. Newman's Trial and Appellate practice focuses on Labor Law and construction injury litigation, insurance coverage disputes, general liability including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents and municipal law.

Mr Newman's law practice defends owners, general contractors, construction managers and subcontractors in complex construction and New York State Labor Law injury litigation, coverage disputes and at trial.  Mr. Newman serves as Counsel for a national broadcasting and entertainment corporation handling personal injury claims brought against it, and he also has extensive trial experience in complex premises liability defense litigation and in representing municipalities and rapid transit and commuter railroad clients. Moreover, he is experienced in defending doctors, hospitals, dentists, podiatrists and other health professionals in cases alleging malpractice and negligence.

Mr. Newman's keen intellect, ease in the Courtroom, and ability to think quickly on his feet all add up to successful verdicts and settlements for his clients.  Mr. Newman serves as trial counsel for major nation-wide corporations and insurance companies, both primary and excess.