Geoffrey L. "Geoff" Newton
About Geoffrey L. Newton
Geoffrey L. Newton is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Geoffrey L. Newton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Dallas, Texas
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Securities
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
Current Firm: Baker Botts LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Dallas, TX
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