Puryear, Newman & Morton, PLLC

If you are facing a high-conflict divorce, I cannot recommend enough to work with the team of Phil Newman, Lee Davies, Doug Smith, and the very special supporting team members within the firm. From day one, they brought an incredible level of strategic focus to my case. They expertly navigated complex financial negotiations, real estate challenges, and a difficult mediation process without ever getting dragged into the emotional drama. Their counsel kept me grounded in the facts and the math, which ultimately protected my assets and secured a Permanent Parenting Plan that prioritizes my children. They know exactly how to establish firm boundaries and drive a case to the finish line. If you need a legal team that is sharp, objective, and deeply committed to protecting your family's future, hire them.

As a client, nerves and emotions were running high, so the way you connected with me (even with clear purpose) was an instrumental moment in building my trust with your firm. It made me feel like I was truly part of the team, working together in lockstep toward a common goal.
I was happy to hustle and overshare because I quickly learned that the more information I gave you, the more creative and insightful your approach became. I really appreciated the strong team dynamic: Alicia handled the financial side, Doug provided steady support, and you orchestrated everything, driving it across the finish line with that final home run.

I also valued having Doug on my case with Phil! As a new attorney, I was extremely impressed with his attention to detail, strategic approach and how he approached me as a client.

Epic team! Thank you!

Phil did a great job and was incredibly supportive. I felt lucky to have someone with his expertise through a difficult time. Doug was helpful throughout the entire process and very responsive. Both were very accessible, made sure to explain the process well, and gave great advice while also listening to my own wishes and concerns. I would highly recommend PNM Law with a special thanks to Phil, Doug, Julie and Madison.

Phil, Julie and the folks at Puryear, Newman & Morton were there for me when I needed them the most! They helped me through an extremely difficult time in my life, and they really cared about me and what I was going through. I'm so happy that I chose Phil and his law firm to help me!

Phil was very good at playing "devil's advocate" to help me see some of the realities that I was facing and to help me navigate towards a positive conclusion to my legal issue. He doesn't "sugar-coat" things and will be honest about things even when it's tough to hear. Even so, he really cares, and it showed every time we met and talked. I feel like I came out of this with some new friends, and I will be forever grateful to Phil for his sage legal advice!

Likewise, Julie is such a sweet, empathetic person, and her calm manner gave me so much comfort in some of my most trying times. She is a true gem!

Thank you Phi, Julie and all of the Team at Puryear, Newman & Morton! Your support means more to me than you will ever know!

Phil Newman recently represented me in my divorce. Phil and Doug Smith, were absolute lifesavers during my extremely complex divorce, which involved multiple investment properties, intricate asset division, and the emotional weight of child custody and support arrangements. From the very first consultation, Phil demonstrated a masterful command of family law and a strategic approach that consistently put my family’s best interests first, while Doug’s meticulous attention to detail ensured every financial disclosure, appraisal, and parenting plan document was flawlessly prepared and filed on time. Their seamless teamwork turned what could have been a chaotic, drawn-out battle into a fair and efficient resolution, with constant, clear communication that kept me informed and reassured every step of the way. I cannot recommend Phil Newman and Doug Smith highly enough. They truly fought for me like family and delivered results far beyond my expectations.