SHAWN - Key Persons


Atticus Finch

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Hank W. Wojda

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Hank grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived until he moved to South Florida in 2003. He has been in a loving relationship with his spouse for 38 years, and they tied the knot in 2013.

Liony Colon

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Michael A. Colon

Job Titles:
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Office Manager
Michael is the person that will greet you at the door with a big smile on his face! Michael loves visiting with our clients and making them feel welcomed to our office. Michael is an electrical engineer with 28 years working in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry. He was born in New York but lived most of his life growing up in Puerto Rico and received his engineering degree from the University of Puerto Rico. He moved back to the US about 10 years ago and has recently moved to the Wilton Manors area from his home on Sand Mountain, Alabama. Most of Michael's professional experience has been related to quality improvement and engineering. He is a certified quality engineer with the American society for quality control. He also has obtained a lean six sigma Greenbelt title and is proficient in systems that create quality documents every time. Michael considers himself an expert in gathering data, tracking, and troubleshooting quality issues. He's very detailed oriented And prides himself on making things right the first time. Michael joined the law office team in November 2019 and has been promoted to Office Manager. Michael works with our client billing, our accounting systems, and helps to improve the efficiency of the office processes. Michael enjoys riding his motorcycle, all things "Bears," Tesla, and SpaceX, and is an enthusiastic gardener. He is an advocate for monarch butterfly conservancy and is doing his part to make the world a better place.

Susan V. Ward

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Office Assistant
  • Receptionist
While most people think of Susan as the receptionist, she does so much more. Susan helps understand the client's needs, manages Shawn's calendar, and coordinates messaging and appointments. The most enjoyable part of her job is communicating with the clients. She finds lending a sympathetic and caring ear to everyone who contacts the office be the most rewarding part of her job. Susan joined the Law Office of Shawn C. Newman in 2019. Before that, she worked for Barclaycard (dispute escalation), Bank of America (Customer Service), and an appraisal management firm. Susan is a Delaware native. Her three sons are her greatest joy. She lives with her husband, youngest son, and two senior dogs, Oliver, the English Bulldog, and Gordie, the Pug. She is a huge Philadelphia sports fan. Susan enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family.