Newman Law

Newman Law occupies a unique and vital position in the legal landscape of Northern British Columbia, serving as the primary family law resource for Prince George and the surrounding region since 2014. Located at Courtyard Lane Law Offices, 1057 Third Avenue in Prince George, the practice represents a single lawyer's commitment to serving an underserved market: families in Northern BC who need expert family law guidance but previously had limited access to specialized counsel. Philippa Newman, the firm's lead attorney, has devoted her career to ensuring that separation, divorce, and custody disputes receive serious, professional attention regardless of geographic location. This commitment reflects an understanding that families in smaller communities and rural areas face the same complex legal issues as urban families but often lack easy access to specialized expertise. The practice serves Prince George proper as well as the broader Northern BC region, bringing sophisticated family law knowledge to communities where options for legal representation have historically been limited. Newman Law's practice encompasses the full range of family law issues. Clients seek advice on understanding child support and spousal support amounts according to British Columbia guidelines, ensuring that calculations reflect all relevant income and circumstances. The firm advises on fair property division and debt division, helping clients navigate the sometimes-contentious question of how marital property should be distributed following separation. For families struggling over custody and access arrangements—determining where children will live and how much time they spend with each parent—Philippa Newman brings experience in helping parents understand their legal rights and obligations under British Columbia law, as well as the courts' focus on the best interests of the child. The firm also provides family mediation services, recognizing that not all family disputes need to proceed through adversarial litigation. Many families benefit from working with a neutral mediator to communicate about their children and property more effectively, often reaching agreements they might not have conceived through traditional legal maneuvering. What distinguishes Newman Law is its accessibility and personal attention. A single lawyer practice inherently offers different advantages than large multi-attorney firms. Clients receive direct access to Philippa Newman, not junior associates. There are no office hierarchies, no delays waiting for overbooked attorneys, no sense of being one case among hundreds in a high-volume practice. Instead, clients experience the attentiveness that comes from a lawyer who genuinely invests in understanding their particular circumstances and developing tailored advice reflecting their unique needs. For families in Prince George who need guidance on whether to proceed with separation, understanding their legal options, or negotiating a fair settlement without litigation, Newman Law offers something increasingly rare: direct access to experienced family law counsel who understands both the legal framework and the community where clients live. The practice's commitment to Northern BC reflects an understanding that professional legal expertise should not be a luxury reserved for large urban centers. Families in Prince George deserve the same access to quality family law representation as families in Vancouver. Newman Law exists to make that principle real. Whether clients seek help understanding child support calculations, negotiating a separation agreement, or mediating custody disputes, Philippa Newman brings the combination of legal expertise, personal attention, and genuine commitment to family wellbeing that characterizes the best family law practice.