The son of Judge Paul Newell and Rose Newell, David grew up in the law business. He graduated Louisiana State University Law School in 1983, and opened his own practice in Homer.  He began his practice as the Indigent Defender in Homer and moved into an Assistant District Attorney position in 1991, while maintaining a large Civil Law practice. 

Today he specializes in Real Estate and Business Contracts. David has represented several large corporate clients, and believes in preventive law practice, rather than having the much greater expense of solving problems after they arise.  He has handled trials in several different states, in Federal Court, Bankruptcy Court, State Courts of Appeal and in numerous District Courts throughout the State of Louisiana, including arbitration and mediation, and has substantial trial court experience.   

David was born and raised in Haynesville and has resided in Homer since graduation from law school in 1983.  He has a very strong work record as well as a lengthy list of community efforts.  He is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Homer.  He is a family man, married to Kelly with six kids.  He works with high energy and a positive outlook. 

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
        Juris Doctorate Degree                                                                  1983


COURTS OF PRACTICE

Louisiana State Bar-All District Courts in Louisiana                                1983

Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal                                             1984

United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana                        1987

EXPERIENCE

City Attorney, Town of Homer                                                  2003-2006

The Newell Law Firm                                                                1997 – Present

City Attorney, Town of Arcadia                                                 8 years

Corporate Counsel, Celexion Inc.                                              1996-1999

Assistant District Attorney                                                          1993 – 2001 
        Second Judicial District, Claiborne Parish

Newell & Newell (Senior Partner)                                             1988 – 1996

David M. Newell (Sole Practitioner)                                          1983 – 1988

PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Louisiana State Bar Association

FRATERNAL AND HONOR SOCIETIES

Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Omicron Delta Epsilon Economic Honor Society

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Homer Chamber of Commerce, Past President and Board Member
• Homer Lions Club, Past President and Board Member
• Lake Claiborne Promomtional Association, Past Board Member
• Claiborne Parish Recreational District Three, Board Member
• Volunteer David Wade Correctional Basketball
• Coach JV and Varsity high school basketball
• Member of First Baptist Church of Homer, Church Choir, and participant in Presbyterian Mission trips
  

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE