David C. Newman
About David C. Newman
David C. Newman is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. David C. Newman is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Atlanta, GA
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