Tim represents employers in state and federal court litigation involving employment discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other state and federal laws. Tim also regularly counsels and guides clients on employee relations issues, working with clients to develop strategies to deal with and resolve these issues. Tim also presents training sessions, including harassment, diversity, FMLA/ADA, investigations, and proper employee documentation. Tim has served as speaker at the Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation Annual Meeting and at CLE seminars.

Professional Activities/Associations

American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
State Bar of Georgia, Labor & Employment Section
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association

Awards and Recognitions

Tim Newton has been named to Georgia's Rising Stars.

Other Personal Background Information and Interests

Tim lives in Roswell, Georgia with wife, Stephanie and daughters, Hayley and Hannah.

Education

University of Louisville School of Law,
Louisville, KY
J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
Graduated second in class of 123
Member, Journal of Family Law
Member, Brandeis Honor Society
Dean's List, all semesters
Recipient, L. LeRoy Highbaugh Sr. Law Award
Recipient Professional Responsibility Award
Recipient of Karen Allen Bickham Memorial Scholarship - 1992

Transylvania University,
Lexington, KY
B.A., Economics, cum laude, 1990
Member, Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honorary)
Recipient of Isaac Ruchman Business Administration/Economics Award
Member, Varsity Tennis Team
1990 N.A.I.A. Scholar Athlete

Admitted

• Georgia, 1993
• Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals
• United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia and Central District of Illinois
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh and Fourth Circuits