Law Firm Overview Carol A. Newman, Attorney at Law, was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, a magna cum laude graduate from the University of New Orleans, and a 1984 Loyola Law School graduate receiving her juris doctorate degree. Ms. Newman began her private law practice in 1985 and has obtained extensive experience in the area of real estatelaw, providing closing services from a wide range of clients, such as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Port of New Orleans, Habitat for Humanity, Neighborhood Development Foundation, the Housing Authority of New Orleans, numerous community development foundations, and thousands of residential and commercial real estate transactions. Because of her 27 years of experience and her commitment to the integrity of the law, Attorney Newman has been recognized by several State Courts as an expert witness in the area of real estate law. She has been a faculty member at numerous continuing legal education seminars speaking on such topics as "WillsandEstatePlanning." "Howto Prepare a HUD-1Settlement Statement," "RealEstateClosings," etc.. Ms. Newman also has extensive experience in the area ofWills and Estates. Attorney Newman litigates cases involving real estate, wills, theadministrationof estates, interdictions, tutorships, and other related matters. Ms. Newman is also a licensed title insurance agent for Fidelity/Commonwealth Title Insurance Company, providing title insurance coverage to thousands of homeowners throughout the State of Louisiana. Attorney Newman is very active in the local community. She is the Vice-President of the American Business Women's Association/LeCapitale Chapter (Baton Rouge), a member of the Property Advisory Committee for The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, an Executive Board Member of The Louisiana Homebuyer Training Collaborative, LLC, and a member of The Louisiana Homebuyer Training Certification Committee.
Carol A. Newman, a Professional Law Corporation has a very professional legal team that includes experienced attorneys, as well as friendly and knowledgeable legal and notarial secretaries. Her law firm understands the intricacies of family relationships and the importance of insuring a flawless and enjoyable experience for both buyers and sellers of real estate. The firm provides legal services for real estate, wills and estate planning designed to meet you and your family's needs. Her law firm also handles litigation that may arise to clear any real estate title issues and any adversarial issues that may arise during the probate process. Ms. Newman even provides title insurance on any real estate transactions done at her law firm. Carol Newman Attorney at law has one goal - to provide you and your loved ones with well deserved peace of mind.
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Areas of Practice
Real Estate 40% Business & Commercial Law 10% Probate and Estate Administration 50%
40% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Honors and Awards
Who's Who in the National Register's Executives and Professionals, 2004 - 2009 First Place - Mayor's 2000 Golden Hammer Award for Title Company of the Year, 2000 - Present Who's Who Among American Practicing Attorneys, 1989 - Present Selected Fellowship in the Institute of Politics, Loyola University of New Orleans, 1985 - Present
Classes and Seminars
First Time Homebuyer Seminars (The Closing Process), The Jefferson Housing Foundation, 1994 - Present First Time Homebuyer Training and Finance Literacy Program, Neighborhood Development Foundation and Consumer Credit Counseling, 1996 - Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar (Topics include Real Estate, Successions, Probate, Formation of Business Entities, Etc.), Louisiana State Bar, 2002 - Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar, The National Business Institute, 2004 - Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Lorman Education Services, 2003 - 2009 (Wills and Estate Planning), (HUD I Uniform Settlement Statement), (Problems Arising at (or prior to) Closing and How to Resolve Them) American Business Women's Association, 2006 - 2009
Pro Bono Activities
Vice President of the LeCapitale Chapter of the American Business Association, 2006 - 2009 Member of the Property Advisory Board for The Preservation Resource Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1997 - 2009 Executive Board Member of the Louisiana Homebuyer Training Collaborative, 1995 - 2009 Member of the Louisiana Homebuyer Certification Committee, 1995 - 2009
Representative Clients
The Secretary of Housing & Urban Development
The Port of New Orleans
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Liberty Bank and Trust Corporation Whitney National Bank Chase National Bank Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation Habitat for Humanity Seventh Ward Community Services Corporation, Inc. Ninth Ward Development Corporation Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE) The People's Community Organization Neighborhood Development Foundation
Ancillary Businesses
Newman Title Insurance Agency Notary Public
West Practice Categories
Foreclosure & Alternatives, Lending & Secured Transactions, Loan Workouts, Commercial Leasing, Business Organizations, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Title Insurance, State Trial Practice, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Conveyancing, Landlord/Tenant, Residential Real Estate
