Phil R. Newman

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Phil R. Newman

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Franklin, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile, Personal Injury

130 4th Ave S, Franklin, TN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Phil

Biography

Experienced, Tenacious Divorce Attorney. Advocating For Your Needs And Objectives.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Divorce. Post-divorce. Relocation. Modification of parenting plan. Mediation.

33 years

80%
Juvenile Law 10%

Paternity. Parenting plans. Child Support. Dependent and neglect.

33 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Automobile, tractor trailer and motorcycle accidents. Wrongful death. Slip and fall. Assault.

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 33 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Puryear Newman & Morton PLLC

130 4th Ave S, Franklin, TN, 37064-4625

pnmlaw.com/

Phil R. Newman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Phil R. Newman's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Holloway

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Phil is a skilled advocate, both in the courtroom and during negotiations. The ability to think several steps ahead is an important talent for any family law attorney. Phil is one of the best at this which, in turn, allows him to get good deals for his clients but also puts them in the best possible position in the event a trial is needed. His clients are in good hands,"

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Whitney Harrington

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil is a well-respected lawyer in the community because he is professional and dedicated to his client's objectives. I have also had the pleasure of working with Phil as a mediator and appreciated his creativity in problem solving."

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Donna Green

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil is an exceptional attorney. He is well-respected by both his peers and the judges before whom he practices. He is a rare combination of brilliant, compassionate, reasonable, and thorough. It is no wonder he is one of the most highly sought after attorneys and mediators in Williamson County. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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John Heacock

Domestic violence lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil and his staff really knows their stuff. Both a stellar advocate and mediator, Phil knows when and how to fight, and when it's best to work together. He will tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. Goes the extra mile for his clients, and professional in dealing with other lawyers. One of the very best!"

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William Holloway

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Puryear, Newman & Morton

1993 - 1997

Attorney, Manier, Herod, Hollabaugh & Smith

Associations

1997 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2019

21st Judicial Drug Court

Board Member

Education

1993

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Tennessee

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Tennessee Bar Association

Best Practices and Mediation

2017

Family Law Forum

Socia Media: Advising the Client on Technology and the Evidentiary Role

2015

How to Improve Your Success in Domestic Mediation

Ethical Concerns in Family Mediation Cases

2014

Retooling Mediation Skills for Family Lawyers

The Mediation Statement and Preparing the Client for Mediation

Languages

English

Activity

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