Joshua A. Newville

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.