Colton Newlin is a litigation attorney in the St. Louis office of Brown & Crouppen. With a practice focusing on wrongful death, car and trucking collisions, premises liability, and products liability, Colton handles lawsuits in both Illinois and Missouri.
He earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Saint Louis University School of Law, with a Certificate in Health Law from the nation’s top-ranked program, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Colton is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, where he serves on the Leonard Cervantes Diversity Committee. His work has earned recognition, including selection into The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Super Lawyers® Rising Stars.
Outside of the courtroom, Colton contributes to the Brown & Crouppen legal blog, addressing practical questions that injured people face – covering statutes of limitations, concussion and post-concussive symptoms, rideshare collision liability (Uber/Lyft), insurance coverage, and multi-vehicle collision liability. He also serves on the firm’s Employee Experience Committee, supporting colleagues’ personal and professional development while coordinating events and recognition for employees in the St. Louis office.
In his free time, Colton is an avid hiker, a culinary enthusiast, an aspiring virtuosic pianist, and a proud dog dad to his Labrador-Pointer, Sage.
EDUCATION
- Saint Louis University School of Law — St. Louis, Missouri
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Certificate in Health Law, 2023
Dean’s Scholar (2020-2023) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Carbondale, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 2020
Chancellor’s Scholar (2016-2020)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- The National Trial Lawyers, Missouri Top 40 Under 40 (2025)
- Super Lawyers®, Missouri and Kansas Rising Stars (2025)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association for Justice, Member, 2023-Present
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member, 2023-Present
- Illinois Bar Association, Licensed Attorney, 2024-Present
- Lawyers Association of St. Louis, Member, 2023-Present
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member, 2023-Present
- Leonard Cervantes Diversity Committee, Member, 2025-Present
- Missouri Bar Association, Licensed Attorney, 2023-Present
PUBLICATIONS
- How to Report a Dog Bite in Missouri?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Sept. 2, 2025 How Long Does It Take to Get Lost Wages from a Car Accident?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Feb. 12, 2025What Happens If You Have No Insurance but the Other Driver Was at Fault?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Dec. 5, 2024What Happens if Someone Else is Driving My Car and Gets in an Accident?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Nov. 5, 2024Average Rotator Cuff Injury Settlement
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Aug. 19, 2024What is the Average Uber Accident Settlement?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Aug. 9, 2024How Long Does a Concussion Last After a Car Accident?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Aug. 2, 2024What is the Average Bus Accident Settlement?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Jul. 15, 2024Whose Insurance Pays in a Multi-Car Accident?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Apr. 23, 2024Can You Sue Uber for an Accident?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Feb. 29, 2024What is the Statute of Limitations for a Minor in Missouri?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Feb. 1, 2024What Causes Most Rear-End Accidents in St. Louis?
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, Dec. 11, 2023