Robert Newman

Associate / New Orleans

P: 504.561.0323

Robert Newman is an associate in SBSB Eastham’s New Orleans office and is a member of the firm’s Defense Base Act practice group. A native of Key West, Florida, he arrived at the firm in December 2024 after spending two and a half years with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office.

In addition to spending his early years in Florida, Robert grew up in Kitzbühel, Austria, where he would attend middle and high school near Salzburg. As an undergraduate, he moved to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and an Associate of Arts in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. Following this, he moved to New Orleans to be near family and attend Tulane University School of Law, ultimately earning his Juris Doctorate in 2022.

Robert is admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association and maintains membership with the New Orleans Bar Association. His worldly upbringing enables him to present a unique perspective when working with those he represents.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

  • Defense Base Act

Education

  • J.D., Tulane University Law School, 2022
  • B.A., Political Science, Southern Methodist University, 2019
  • A.A., Computer Science, Southern Methodist University, 2019
  • A.A., Mechanical Engineering, Southern Methodist University, 2019

Court Admissions

  • Louisiana State Bar Association

Additional Certifications

  • Licensed Notary

Languages

  • Fluent in German