Law Offices of Darth M. Newman
Whistleblower | Serving Pittsburgh, PA
412-685-2290Pittsburgh Whistleblower & Business Litigation Law Firm
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A Pittsburgh Area Litigation Boutique Providing Practical And Honest Representation To Whistleblowers And Complex Litigation Clients
Darth is a skilled trial attorney with more than a decade of litigation experience in complex commercial and plaintiff’s side whistleblower cases. He has tried shareholder disputes, fraud, insider dealing, and fiduciary duty matters worth millions of dollars. He has also represented whistleblowers from across the country helping to shed light on all manner of fraud against the government from dangerous healthcare systems, devices, and doctors to government contracting and loan fraud. Darth is also an accomplished negotiator with a lengthy record of resolving otherwise intractable disputes short of trial.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
Qui Tam / WhistleBlower Litigation
It takes a rare and brave person to become a whistleblower (called a “relator”). Often, relators observe fraud at work, try to raise or fix the issue internally, and are rebuffed or retaliated against. Being a whistleblower is hard. Potential whistleblowers should choose counsel who is willing to give clear-eyed pre-filing advice and has the experience to see the case to completion. Contact us for a free consultation to learn how we can help you maximize your impact and preserve any potential whistleblower award.
Business Litigation
Not all business deals are destined for success. If you have a dispute with former (or soon to be former) partners or contract parties, we can help. No one likes litigation. Our goal is to get you back to your business as quickly, economically, and efficiently as possible.
Call 412-685-2290 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Darth M. Newman
Darth is a skilled trial attorney with more than a decade of litigation experience in complex commercial and plaintiff’s side whistleblower cases. He has tried shareholder disputes, fraud, insider dealing, and fiduciary duty matters worth millions of dollars. He has also represented whistleblowers from across the country helping to shed light on all manner of fraud against the government from dangerous healthcare systems, devices, and doctors to government contracting and loan fraud.
Darth's trial experience includes a federal jury trial, a Delaware Chancery Court trial, and a range of other state court trials and arbitrations. He has briefed and argued motions and appeals in various federal and state courts and helped secure an en banc Federal Circuit decision striking down a portion of the Lanham Act as unconstitutional; that decision was later unanimously affirmed by the United States Supreme Court. Darth is also a skilled negotiator with a lengthy record of resolving otherwise intractable disputes short of trial.
Darth has been recognized by his peers and clients as an exceptionally capable and ethical lawyer. He has earned the highest possible peer rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubble and the Client Champion Gold rating. He is also among only 2.5% of Pennsylvania lawyers selected as a "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers and was selected to the National Trial Lawyers list of the top 100 lawyers in Pennsylvania.
An active member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Darth is the past Chair of the Professional Ethics Committee and an elected member of the Council of the Federal Court Section. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Professional Ethics and Federal Practice Committees. Nationally, he is a member of Taxpayers Against Fraud, a public interest non-profit organization dedicated to fighting fraud against the government. Darth was a soccer referee long before he was a lawyer. He has officiated around the country, is still a referee and referee coach/mentor, and now serves as the Western Pennsylvania State Youth Referee Administrator and an ex-officio member of the Pennsylvania West Soccer Association Youth Board.
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Jersey
- Third Circuit
- Sixth Circuit
- Federal Circuit
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Western District of Pennsylvania
- Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Middle District of Pennsylvania
- District of New Jersey
- Northern District of New York
Education:
- University of Pennsylvania Law School
- (JD, 2008)
- University of Michigan
- BA, With Distinction, 2004)
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Darth M. Newman
This attorney practices in Pennsylvania and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2022 |