Phil R. Newman

Phil was highly recommended to me by a long-time friend who had recently gone through a divorce and was in a very similar situation to mine. I have two young boys and was the breadwinner in my household, which is very relevant because I had a hard time accepting the role reversal of my situation. I k...new within 5 minutes of sitting down with Phil and his paralegal, Julie, that I didn’t need to look any further. Phil is a busy lawyer (which means he’s good lawyer) so he can be hard to pin down at times, BUT he was always there when I needed him – responding to texts and phone calls at night, early morning and over the weekend. He and Julie not only counseled me through the technical aspects of the divorce, but the emotional aspects as well. Phil would empathize with me and validate my feelings, but he also told me what I needed to hear even if it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. Thankfully, we were able to settle my divorce in mediation. Phil took time to explain the mediation process to me and ensure I was well prepped – both materially and emotionally. The mediation was 11 grueling hours . There was one point when we were negotiating alimony – a real sticking point for me – when Phil looked me straight in the eye and said, “Tracy, that’s a good deal. You need to take it.” I didn’t like it but I took it. No questions asked. And, this is representative of how my whole process went. Throughout one of the most difficult periods of my life when I was at my most vulnerable, Phil was my rock and my protector. I felt strong because I had Phil and Julie in my corner. On one hand, I’m grateful my divorce didn’t end up in court, but on the other hand, I would have loved to see him in action in that setting. He’s strong advocate, great listener and fierce negotiator, but best of all…he’s an overall wonderful human. I would recommend Phil over and over again.

When faced with an unexpected divorce, I started to research who to work with. A good friend gave me names that were recommended as the best in the Nashville area, and I was pleased to see an old friend Phil Newman at the top of the list. Phil not only is great at what he does, he cared about me as... a person during the difficult process. He helped me take the emotion out of some tough decisions, represented me very effectively, and looked out not only for my best interest, but the interest of my kids. Phil and Julie were professional and kept a good pace to reduce the timeframe and expense of a painful process. I appreciated how Phil and his team communicated, followed up and made sure I understood what steps were next, let me know what may or may not happen, and would prepare me both legally and emotionally. I cannot speak highly enough of how my case was handled and would definitely recommend PN&M.

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.

Phil and his team were terrific to work with. He was empathetic but also told me what I needed to hear. Phil was straightforward. He laid out clear options and made recommendations on approach. He was accessible and responsive. Phil went the extra mile to research a topic on the case that was un...ique. He used his extensive network and relationships to get answers to difficult questions. I highly recommend Phil and his team.

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!