About
Law Offices of Darth M. Newman
Meet Founding Attorney
Darth M. Newman
Darth is a skilled trial attorney and a mediator with nearly two decades of litigation experience in complex commercial and plaintiff’s side whistleblower cases. He has tried shareholder disputes, fraud, insider dealing, and fiduciary duty matters worth millions of dollars. He has also represented whistleblowers from across the country helping to shed light on all manner of fraud against the government from dangerous healthcare systems, devices, and doctors to government contracting and loan fraud.
Darth’s trial experience includes a federal jury trial, a Delaware Chancery Court trial, and a range of other state court trials and arbitrations. He has briefed and argued motions and appeals in various federal and state courts and helped secure an en banc Federal Circuit decision striking down a portion of the Lanham Act as unconstitutional; that decision was later unanimously affirmed by the United States Supreme Court. Examples of written decisions he has obtained appear below. Darth is also a skilled negotiator with a lengthy record of resolving otherwise intractable disputes short of trial.
Darth has been recognized by his peers and clients as an exceptionally capable and ethical lawyer. He has earned the highest possible peer rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubble and the Client Champion Gold rating. He is also among the small percent of Pennsylvania lawyers selected as a “Rising Star” and “Super Lawyer” by SuperLawyers. He was also selected to the National Trial Lawyers list of the top 100 lawyers in Pennsylvania.
An active member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Darth is a past Chair of the Professional Ethics Committee and is Chair of the Federal Court Section. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Professional Ethics and Federal Practice Committees. Darth serves as a Hearing Committee Member for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Darth is a member of the Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania and is listed as an approved mediator and Early Neutral Evaluator by the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Darth serves as a pro bono mediator for the EEOC and the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations.
Nationally, he is a member of the TAF Anti-Fraud Coalition, a public interest non-profit organization dedicated to fighting fraud against the government. Darth was a soccer referee long before he was a lawyer. He has officiated around the country, is still a referee and referee coach/mentor, and previously served as the Western Pennsylvania State Youth Referee Administrator and an ex-officio member of the Pennsylvania West Soccer Association Youth Board.
Selected Decisions and Publications
- Tips for Whistleblowers: Dos and Don’ts of Evidence Collection The Law Offices of Darth M. Newman LLC appeared on The Anti-Fraud Coalition discussing best practices for whistleblowers collecting evidence. They advised gathering only documents directly tied to the claims, avoiding large amounts of unnecessary data. Evidence should be obtained legally, using only authorized systems, and never after leaving the company. They emphasized discretion, avoiding company channels, safeguarding privileged materials, and sharing information only with attorneys or investigators.
- The Pennsylvania State University Agrees to Pay $1.25M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Non-Compliance with Contractual Cybersecurity Requirements
The Law Offices of Darth M. Newman LLC is proud to announce the resolution of a Cyber Fraud False Claims Act case against Pennsylvania State University. Penn State has agreed to pay the United States $1.25M to resolve a qui tam suit brought by Matthew Decker, the former Chief Information Officer for Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory - In re Tam
808 F.3d 1321 (Fed. Cir. 2015), as corrected (Feb. 11, 2016) (en banc), aff’d sub nom. Matal v. Tam, 137 S. Ct. 1744 (2017) - Jo A. Yochum v. FJW Inv., Inc.
715 F. App’x 174 (3d Cir. 2017) - Ross Holding & Mgmt. Co. v. Advance Realty Grp., LLC
No. CIV.A. 4113-VCN, 2014 WL 4374261 (Del. Ch. Sept. 4, 2014) - FCA remains an important tool for deterring and remedying fraud against the government
Journal of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Jan. 1, 2021, at 9
Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School
JD, 2008 - University of Michigan
BA, With Distinction, 2004
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Jersey
- Third Circuit
- Sixth Circuit
- Federal Circuit
- Western District of Pennsylvania
- Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Middle District of Pennsylvania
- District of New Jersey
- Northern District of New York
- Western District of New York
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Western District of Michigan
- Northern District of Ohio
Media
Darth M. Newman appeared with client and TAF Whistleblower of the Year Dr. Rayme Edler to discuss their successful qui tam against Escambia County EMS.
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What Sets Us Apart
When you choose the Law Offices of Darth M. Newman, you benefit from our extensive experience in complex commercial and whistleblower litigation. Known for his strategic approach to high-stakes cases and commitment to ethical practice, Darth has earned a strong reputation in the legal community.
Darth M. Newman has successfully resolved numerous cases, securing millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for his clients. His proven track record includes significant state and federal court victories and a history of swiftly resolving complicated disputes.
17+
Years in Business Litigation
Millions
Won For Our Clients
Zero
Out-of-Pocket Fees For Whistleblower Cases
6
Successful Trials