Josh Newton
Professional Experience
Josh was born and raised in Yreka, California. After graduating from Oregon State University in 1995, Josh attended law school at Willamette University, receiving his law degree in 1998. Before joining Karnopp Petersen LLP in 2000, Josh served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable David V. Brewer of the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Josh’s practice emphasizes general commercial litigation, real estate and construction litigation, and appellate law, in both state and federal courts. Josh spends significant time representing the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon with respect to its legal disputes. Josh’s experience includes assisting clients in resolving disputes through arbitration, mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution.
Josh also works with clients to address their water and natural resources related legal issues. For example, Josh has worked with clients throughout the state on water rights related matters, including water right certification issues.
Professional & Community Activities
Josh is the co-author of Contracts Created by Agreement and Contracts Created by Operation of Law, CONTRACT LAW IN OREGON 2008 Supp. (OSB CLE), Contracts Created by Agreement and Contracts Created by Operation of Law, CONTRACT LAW IN OREGON 2003 Revision (OSB CLE), Amended and Supplemental Pleadings, OREGON CIVIL PLEADINGS AND PRACTICE 2006 Revision (OSB CLE), and Amended and Supplemental Pleadings, OREGON CIVIL PLEADINGS AND PRACTICE 2001 Supp. (OSB CLE).
Josh is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the J.R. Campbell American Inns of Court, and the Deschutes County Bar Association. He was also the Chair of the Oregon New Lawyers Division of the Oregon State Bar for 2007.
Education
Willamette University College of Law, J.D. (1998)
Oregon State University, B.S., Forest Management (1995)
Admitted to Practice
Oregon
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Oregon
United States Court of Federal Claims