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Minnesota Employment Lawyer, Civil Rights Attorney, and Mediator
  • Employment Law, Civil Rights
  • Minnesota, Wisconsin
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Biography

A well-known Minnesota employment lawyer and civil rights attorney, Joshua Newville is the litigation leader at Halunen Law, where he litigates employment cases on behalf of employees.

Mr. Newville has successfully litigated high-profile disputes and obtained favorable recoveries for his clients. His achievements include winning marriage equality in South Dakota and securing precedent-setting legal protection for undocumented Minnesotans. He has also served as outside general counsel, officer, and board member at a multi-state manufacturing business.

A Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Mr. Newville mediates cases, conducts internal investigations, and resolves workplace disputes. In addition to teaching, he contributes to the legal profession by serving as an ethics investigator and through various court and bar association capacities.

Mr. Newville offers his decade of legal experience and honest commitment to clients in the Twin Cities, western Wisconsin and across Minnesota in cases involving:

-Wrongful termination
-Whistleblower protection
-Wage and hour issues
-Workplace retaliation
-Contracts and severance agreements
-Discrimination and harassment

A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Newville obtained his B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 2009. He earned his doctorate in law with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2012.

Honoring Mr. Newville’s achievements, The National Trial Lawyers listed him in their Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorneys list. Additionally, he has received many five-star reviews from his satisfied clients on Google and Avvo. He was also bestowed with the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association’s Equality & Justice Award for his work to advance LGBTQ rights through the law.

Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment
Additional Practice Area
  • Mediator for Employment Law and Civil Rights Disputes
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Via Clio and Stripe
  • Contingent Fees
    Available for certain employment and civil rights cases.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
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Wisconsin
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8th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
Employment Litigation Group Leader
Halunen Law
- Current
Mediator and Investigator
Newville PLC
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Owner & Investigative Podcaster
Trembling Leaf Media
- Current
Adjunct Law Professor
University of Minnesota Law School
- Current
Volunteer Mediator
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
- Current
Volunteer Ethics Investigator
4th District Ethics Committee - Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board
- Current
Partner
Madia Newville LLC
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Associate
Madia Law LLC
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Law Clerk
Madia Law LLC
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Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. | Juris Doctor
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Honors: cum laude
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
B.A. | Political Science
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2015-2024
The Equality & Justice Award
Minnesota Lavendar Bar Association
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
Professional Associations
National Employment Lawyers Association
Current
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Public Justice Foundation
Current
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State Bar Associations of Minnesota and Wisconsin
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Federal Bar Association
Current
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National LGBT Bar Association
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Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Tying the Knot: SCOTUS to Rule on Marriage Equality
Hennepin Lawyer
Speaking Engagements
Civil Rights: How Far Have We Come? An Update for MLK Jr. Day, Hennepin County Technical College
Think Again Brooklyns
What to Expect From Marriage Equality Litigation at SCOTUS, National Community Call
MESUA
Freedom to Marry at the Supreme Court, Minneapolis
American Constitution Society and the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
LGBT Discrimination Litigation, Fighting for Civil Rights
Black Bills Center for Equality
Employment Discrimination Law and Private Religious Schools, Argument of the Month Club, St. Augustine Catholic Church
The Men's Forum for Catholic Apologetics
What Can We Learn From Matthew Shepard, Dakotas' Equality Summit, Rapid City, South Dakota
Black Hill Center for Equality and the Sioux Falls Center for Equality
Understanding the Supreme Court, Hudson, WI
Hudson High School
Conscience Protections or Discrimination?, Women's Forum Argument of the Month, St. John the Baptist Church, New Brighton, MN
Council of Catholic Women
Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Panel Debate, University of Minnesota Law School
Minnesota Justice Foundation and UMN Federalist Society
Certifications
Rule 114 Qualified Neutral
State of Minnesota
Websites & Blogs
Website
Halunen Law
Website
Newville PLC
Contact & Map
Halunen Law
80 S 8th St #1650
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: (612) 605-4098
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Please, no unscheduled visits and no soliciting.