Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2009
Education: Baylor University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Chad F. Newman, founder of Chad F. Newman Law, in Longview, Texas, is a dedicated advocate for injured individuals across East Texas. While handling a broad range of personal injury matters, including car crashes, medical negligence and workplace injury cases, he places a primary focus on complex trucking accident litigation, the cornerstone of his practice. He combines deep regional knowledge with aggressive representation to hold negligent parties accountable, helping victims rebuild their lives and secure fair compensation.
Mr. Newman delivers highly personalized representation tailored to the unique physical, emotional and legal needs of each client. Recognizing that severe injuries create immense uncertainty, he works directly with victims and their families, ensuring clear communication, transparent guidance and relentless support at every stage of the legal process. By maintaining a hands-on, accessible approach, he builds strong client relationships grounded in trust, empathy and an unyielding commitment to fighting for justice.
To better serve the diverse communities across East Texas, Mr. Newman provides comprehensive legal counsel in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Communicating effectively across multiple languages allows him to eliminate cultural barriers and ensure all clients fully understand their legal rights and options. This multilingual capability reinforces his mission of delivering compassionate and high-caliber advocacy to every injured individual seeking justice, regardless of their native language.
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in history from Midwestern State University, Mr. Newman enrolled at Baylor Law School. While at law school, he participated in mock trial competitions and was inducted into the Order of Barristers, receiving his Juris Doctor in 2009. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in the same year and is additionally licensed to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2009, Texas
Bar / Professional Activity
- Licensed to practice law in Texas, 2009
- Licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2009
- State Bar of Texas
- Gregg County Bar Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Directors, East Texas Down Syndrome Group, 2015–2016
- Executive Officer, Boy Scouts of America, May 2010–September 2017
- Seminary Instructor, Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, January 2018–June 2018
Educational Background
- Baylor Law School, J.D., 2009
- Midwestern State University, B.A. in History, magna cum laude, 2003
- Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 2012
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Competed as a member of the Lone Star Mock Trial Team at Baylor Law School
- Competed as a member of the American Association of Justice Mock Trial Team at Baylor Law School
- Moot court competitor at Baylor Law School
- Completed the exclusive Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College at Thunderhead Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming, in 2012
- Served as a full-time missionary for two years in and around Lisbon, Portugal
- Learned to speak Portuguese and Spanish during his missionary service
Honors
- Magna cum laude, Midwestern State University, 2003
- Alpha Chi National Honor Society
- Order of Barristers
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2019