Of Counsel
Athanasia ‘Sia’ K. Newman
Athanasia “Sia” K. Newman is a trusted advocate for employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators facing workers’ compensation claims throughout Alabama. With more than 30 years of litigation... Read More »
880 Montclair Road, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35213
Full Bio
Athanasia “Sia” K. Newman is a trusted advocate for employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators facing workers’ compensation claims throughout Alabama. With more than 30 years of litigation experience, Sia has built a reputation for delivering cost-effective, strategic solutions that protect her clients’ interests while minimizing exposure.
She has successfully defended cases involving compensability disputes, benefit entitlement, permanent disability claims and settlement enforcement in courts across the state. Known for her practical, results-driven approach, Sia works closely with claims professionals to develop tailored defense strategies that align with both business and financial objectives.
Sia is committed not only to vigorous representation of her clients but also to giving back to the community through her years of pro-bono work, volunteering with the Birmingham Bar Association. She believes strongly in using her legal skills to support those in need and to foster positive change beyond the courtroom.
Sia has held key leadership roles within the Birmingham Bar Association, serving for 14 years on the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section, including a term as Chair. She also served on the Grievance Committee, where she evaluated and resolved professional responsibility matters involving Alabama attorneys – experience that underscores her integrity and professionalism.
Professional Profile
- Member, Alabama Bar Association
- Member, Women’s Section
- Member, Workers Compensation Section
- Member, Birmingham Bar Association
Admitted
All Alabama State Courts
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham, B.A. in Philosophy and English (1990)
University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. (1993)
Cases of Note
- Prevailed in Compensability trial in Madison County, Alabama. The case involved a dispute regarding whether Plaintiff gave proper notice of his alleged accident and injuries pursuant to the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act.
- Prevailed against an employee’s Motion to Set Aside a workers’ compensation settlement in Jefferson County, Bessemer Division, Alabama. Successfully argued that there was no just cause to set aside the settlement.
- Prevailed in a workers’ compensation trials in Madison County, Alabama and in other counties in the state wherein the Court agreed that the employee was permanently partially disabled rather than permanently totally disabled.
- Prevailed in a workers’ compensation trial in Marion County, Alabama wherein the Court agreed that the employee was permanently partially disabled rather than permanently totally disabled.
- Prevailed in opposing an employee’s Motion to Reinstate Temporary Total Disability Benefits in a workers’ compensation case in Houston County, Alabama
- Successfully resolved multiple denied workers’ compensation claims in counties, including but not limited to Mobile County, Etowah County, Jefferson County, Houston County and Dale County, Alabama.
- Prevailed in re-opening a litigated workers’ compensation case in Marshall County, Alabama wherein the Court agreed that the employee was no longer permanently totally disabled and Ordered that disability benefits be stopped.
Reported Cases
First South Utility Construction, Inc., Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, 897 So.2d 374 (Ala. Civ. App. 2004).
