Bruce Edward Newman

About

With over 25 years of legal experience, Bruce Edward Newman is a distinguished attorney based in Hartford, CT, specializing in Class Actions, Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. His extensive practice encompasses a wide range of cases, including wrongful death and product liability, where he has successfully served as plaintiff's class counsel and liaison counsel in high-stakes litigation. Attorney Newman is a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious accolade recognizing lawyers who have achieved million-dollar verdicts and settlements. His excellence in the field has earned him multiple honors, including being recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers in 2013, 2014, and 2015, and ranking in the Top 1% of all attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Among his notable achievements, Attorney Newman played a key role as trial counsel in a landmark whistle-blower case against Pfizer, Inc., resulting in a judgment exceeding $2.2 million, which was upheld by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He also contributed to a significant $24 million settlement in the Pet Food Product Liability Litigation and is currently serving as plaintiff's class counsel in the Adkins, et al. v. Nestle Purina Petcare Company case, where a tentative $6.5 million settlement has been reached. In addition to his legal practice, Bruce Newman is passionate about educating future attorneys and has served as a guest lecturer at the UConn School of Law. He actively supports various community organizations, including those dedicated to veterans and youth, and has made media appearances, notably on NBC's Troubleshooters. Bruce Newman combines his extensive knowledge with a compassionate approach, ensuring his clients receive personalized attention during their most challenging times.