Brian W. Newcomb

Brian W. Newcomb is an esteemed attorney at the firm The Law Office of Brian W. Newcomb with a rich history of legal experience, spanning nearly five decades. With a practice grounded in Menlo Park, California, he has built a reputation as a stalwart advocate for his clients in various areas of civil and commercial law. Mr. Newcomb's legal prowess encompasses a diverse range of practice areas. His general civil and trial practice experience demonstrates his versatility as a litigator, while his focus on business litigation, construction law, real estate law, mechanic’s liens law and commercial law underscores his comprehensive understanding of complex legal issues in the corporate and construction sectors. Graduating from the University of New Mexico, Mr. Newcomb earned his bachelor’s degree in 1969.He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the prestigious University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1972. Following his education, he swiftly gained admission to the California Bar in 1973, setting the stage for his distinguished legal career. Over the years, Mr. Newcomb’s commitment to his clients and the law has earned him the privilege of practicing before various federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is an active member of The State Bar of California, the San Mateo County Bar Association and the Palo Alto Bar Association. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Brian W. Newcomb included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Brian W. Newcomb Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2011 Northern California Super Lawyers list

• Member

• Darley v. Ward
• Citation: 617 P.2d 1113
• Court: Cal.
• Year: 1980
• Serial Number: 1980143131

• California, 1973
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1974
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1986
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2011

• State Bar of California, 1973 - Present (Member)
• San Mateo County Bar Association, 1974 - Present (Member)
• Palo Alto Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Phi Delta Theta