
Puryear Newman & Morton, PLLC is a full-service law firm dedicated to serving the needs of its clients in a professional, ethical and caring manner.


Puryear, Newman & Morton, PLLC
Proudly Serving Clients Throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee
The dedicated and skilled lawyers at Puryear, Newman & Morton, PLLC have been serving clients throughout Franklin and Middle Tennessee since 1997. Our full-service law firm offers a wide range of comprehensive legal services for a variety of matters. Whether you need a reliable criminal defense attorney who will vigorously fight for your freedom, a fierce yet compassionate attorney to advocate for you and guide you through a contested divorce, an experienced litigator to handle a business dispute, or a knowledgeable estate planning attorney to help protect your legacy and your family’s financial future, we have the top-notch legal representatives you need to pursue your goals with confidence.
We help families across Franklin resolve complicated legal disputes, such as divorce, child custody, and alimony. We also provide personal injury services for accident victims, injured workers, and insurance claims disputes.
Our legal team also has extensive experience with real estate law and can help you close a property deal or file a lawsuit for matters that require litigation.
In addition to real estate law, our well-rounded legal team also drafts wills and trusts for clients to ensure their assets and property can be transferred to their loved ones.
Our attorneys are proud and involved members of their communities and we take great pride in serving clients all across Middle Tennessee. We are a family-oriented law firm with over 100 years of combined experience. When you choose our law firm to represent you, we strive to develop a personal and professional relationship with you so that very often extends well beyond the completion of a particular legal matter.


Our Areas of Practice
Here for All of Your Legal Matters

Hear from the People We Have Helped
Read Our 5-Star Reviews
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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 Puryear, Newman & Morton team deliver.
“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 ...”
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I can’t say enough about this firm. I am treated like family and have the utmost confidence in all of the attorneys and staff there.
“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 ...”
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With his expertise and the help of the Puryear, Newman & Morton firm, they did exactly that and I am extremely grateful to him and his firm.
“Phil Newman was recommended to me by a colleague at work. Phil was the attorney representing my colleague’s former spouse – if this is not the highest recommendation a lawyer can receive, I don’t know ...”
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Phil was my rock and my protector. I felt strong because I had Phil and Julie in my corner.
“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 ...”
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Organized and diligent, Alisha was always one step ahead of those involved and made one of the most difficult times of my life a bit easier to stomach.
“At our first meeting, I was impressed with Alisha Warner’s communication skills and professional demeanor. As we moved along, I found Alisha to be reliable, dedicated, supportive, patient, and ...”
- Lauren L.

A Reputation for Excellence
Learn Why People Hire Us-
Experience
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience.
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Dedicated
Our attorneys are dedicated to serving the needs of it's clients in a professional, ethical, and caring manner.
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Diverse
We are a full-service law firm with skilled attorneys who have years of experience handling specific areas of law.
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Rooted In the Community
Our firm has been serving the people of Franklin for over 20 years and have an excellent reputation within the community.

Handling a Wide Range of Legal Matters
Criminal Defense Representation
Are you under investigation by a government agency? Have you or a loved one been arrested and charged with a serious crime? Our seasoned criminal defense attorneys have successfully defended clients of all backgrounds facing a myriad of criminal charges, including DUI, domestic violence, assault, drug possession, juvenile crimes, and probation violations. Whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, we are equipped with the extensive resources you need to build a strong case and pursue justice.
Compassionate Family Law Attorneys
We recognize that divorce and separation are traumatic and life-changing events with far-reaching and long-lasting consequences for families. We help clients navigate the uncertain landscape surrounding them in what may well be the most difficult time of their lives. Our compassionate attorneys routinely handle contested divorce cases involving child custody, alimony, complex issues and the division of substantial financial assets. Through direct negotiation, mediation or trial, we advocate for our clients every step of the way to help them reach a resolution that best fits their family’s needs and the unique circumstances of their case. We also represent clients in variety of post-divorce matters, including modification of visitation schedules/child custody and child support, and we will work with you to resolve your case through a negotiated settlement, mediation, or trial.

Customizable Estate Planning Services
Do you have all of your estate planning affairs in order in case of an emergency? Do you know who will make important medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated? Have you drafted a Will that names the heirs and beneficiaries you intend to pass your assets and property to? At Puryear, Newman & Morton, PLLC, we advise clients and prepare a variety of estate planning documents, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and Trusts.
Reliable Real Estate Law Attorneys in Your Corner
We represent sellers and buyers of real estate in all types of real estate transactions. If necessary, we help clients aggressively pursue litigation or other forms of dispute resolution (settlement negotiations, mediation and arbitration) to enforce agreements or to defend legal actions brought against them for Construction Issues, Contractual Disputes and various Issues Arising Out of Real Estate Transactions.

Business & Commercial Litigation
Our firm is equipped to handle a wide range of business issues. While our legal professionals strive to avoid litigation whenever possible, we know precisely what to do if litigation is necessary to protect your rights or pursue justice. We understand that protecting your business and professional interests is crucial, and we will gladly take the time to meet with you to get gain a better understanding of your priorities regarding Acquisitions, Business Planning, Business Formation, Mergers, Trademarks, Contract Enforcement, Contract Interpretation and Business Sales.
Our full-service law firm offers a wide range of comprehensive legal services for a variety of matters.
To set up your consultation with a lawyer at our firm, please give us a call today at (615) 933-2366. We proudly serve clients across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.


Meet Your Dedicated Legal Team
Highest Caliber of Legal Experience-
Mark L. Puryear III
Founding Member
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Phillip R. Newman
Founding Member
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Charles "Chas" E. Morton IV
Founding Member
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Alisha Guertin Warner
Attorney
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Lauren Wynn Moss
Attorney
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Robert E. Lee Davies, Jr.
Attorney
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September Giles
Paralegal
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Jane Swartz
Paralegal
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Mary Jo Wojciechowski
Paralegal & Closing Coordinator
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Nancy Bayly
Legal Assistant
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Amberly Leininger
Legal Assistant