Phil R. Newman

I didn't expect to be going through a divorce at this point in my life so I was coming to the legal process with a lot of fear. I talked to several friends and they - without hesitation - recommended Phil to walk with me through this painful process. What's amazing about that is that Phil represent...ed my friends' SPOUSES in their divorce. Even though he was "on the other side of the table" my friends had such respect for the way Phil conducted himself during the process. Fair, empathetic, sharp - he told me exactly what I needed to hear even though it was sometimes difficult. And Julie! Can't say enough about her as his "right hand man." She was persistent, thorough, and always willing to help. I walked into this needing some guidance through the toughest time of my life. I walked away feeling I not only had exceptional representation - but now had some new friends.

I needed a lawyer because I had decided to file for divorce. I got a referral from a friend for an initial lawyer and called her up. This turned out to be a costly mistake. I got some very bad advice for my unusual case. Two months later I got a referral for Phil Newman from a family friend and h...e took over my case. From the start I liked Mr. Newman. He is professional, honest, smart, approachable, available when I had questions/concerns, and unlike my first lawyer, I could understand his explanations – I just had to get used to his quick thinking/speaking. My case in total took 9 months, it was very hard, and once Mr. Newman took over I felt comfortable that he was taking good care of me. In the end my case settled the day of trial, and Mr. Newman and his amazing staff helped me get everything I had wanted from the start! I would highly recommend him and his firm!

Phil Newman was recommend to me by a colleague at work; in my colleague’s divorce case, Phil was opposing counsel representing my colleague’s spouse – if this is not the highest recommendation a lawyer can receive, I don’t know what is. In my divorce case I was previously represented and that lawyer... was incapable of moving my case forward, I was simple at the mercy of my ex-wife and stuck in contested-divorce hell with no end in sight. The primary reason I sought out Phil was to get my case unstuck and minimize as much as possible the expense, time, and agony to resolve my case. With his expertise and the help of the PN+M firm, they did exactly that and I am extremely grateful to him and his firm that all affected parties, especially the most precious to me, my son, can get on with their lives. Many times Phil did not tell me what I wanted to hear, instead based on his expertise with the Williamson County legal establishment and his years of experience, he told me what I needed to hear so I could make the most informed decisions in my case. Having a couple children himself that are around my son’s age, Phil was a great advocate for father-son relationships and did a great job to ensure I could spend as much time with my son as possible, both during the case and after. Even though my case is long over, he genuinely cares about my son’s wellbeing and asks how he’s doing. Phil and his firm do a great job at keeping the entire case in perspective, including the opposing side and respective counsel. That perspective is key as you struggle with all the conflict and bad-blood that develops in a contested divorce and many times blinds you of seeing the complete picture. As a result, even though nobody “wins” in a divorce case, Phil and the PN+M team perform a great service by fairly keeping both sides of the case in focus and treating everyone with dignity and respect. Phil and the PN+M team are not the least expensive firm in Middle Tennessee, but if it was not for them, I know for a fact I would still be stuck in contested-divorce hell costing me enormously more in the long run, both financially and emotionally, let alone the continued undue stress on my son. To end my nightmare – priceless :-)

I’ve been a client of Phil Newman since 2003; he calls me a repeat-offender because I’ve used him and his office several times over the past 14 years. When I experienced divorce for the first time, I didn’t know who to turn to. I was intimidated by attorneys and was devastated by the situation.... I happened to find Phil in the Yellow Pages (of all places) and, after our first meeting, immediately knew I could trust him to do a good job. He was confident, determined, direct and fiercely protective of my rights, and made sure that my son and I were taken care of in the end. At times, when I let my emotions take over, Phil even brought me back to reality and kept us on track. Thanks to Phil, a sad and scary situation was made much easier. I knew nothing about the process, but Phil left no stone unturned and walked me through the entire ordeal with compassion. Three years later, I was in a terrible automobile accident and, knowing my medical bills were going to be high, I immediately turned to Phil for his help. Once again, he worked tirelessly for several months to insure I was taken care of in the end. Thanks to Phil, we were able to settle the case in mediation and avoided a court trial. Unfortunately, I faced a second divorce recently and, once again, turned to Phil for his assistance. He knew exactly what was needed and didn’t back down from helping me through every step of the process. I can’t say enough about Phil. We've worked together for so long, I consider him a friend. I refer him at every opportunity I get, and am grateful to have stumbled upon his office years ago. You won’t find a more knowledgeable, down-to-earth, direct and savvy attorney. He is well-respected and represents his clients with great integrity and professionalism.

What I needed was a legal counsel to work with me through the divorce process, provide critical guidance, sound legal advice, and have a proven track record of expertise and results. Phil Newman provided that and more. He developed a strategic approach to the situation and evidenced proactive tacti...cal sense engaging other attorneys. There were a myriad of details that he and his team tracked throughout and brought together at the right moments. These details, had Phil not seen to them, would have been very painful if not addressed before and during the mediation. The reason great coaches are highly sought after is they achieve results. Phil Newman provided the needed counsel in every situation leading up to the mediation and delivered results during the heat of the negotiation. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. If you need the best legal counsel and sound advice, and sometimes it’s advice you don’t want to hear but need to, then Phil Newman and the PN+M Law team deliver. It is important to note that I started the process with another attorney. A friend recommend Phil Newman, and what a difference it made switching to the PN+M team. Thank you for the work you and you team performed and for the support throughout!