Allen & Newman PLLC

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Get a grip and pay your employees on time. Checks have bounced in the past and then continually issued checks that had to wait to be cashed.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
I cannot say anything good about this firm as I do not believe I have been treated fairly. They need to upgrade their ethics on handling employees.

What did you not like about this institution?
This firm has constantly issued checks that are not able to be cashed when issued. You have to wait until you get the go ahead to cash. Do not take a position with this firm if you need to be issued a valid paycheck on time.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
Kim Newman - Did not have a problem with this partner until I found out she was not really aware of what has been going on and does not respond to e-mails.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
I do not have anything good to say about this firm because of their unfair tactics in handling their employees. I would not even give them one star.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Sell your house in Hilton Head and pay your staff. Hire actual professionals trained in the various fields instead of attempting to employ your entire family, all of whom are unqualified.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
There really was nothing to brag on about the firm.

What did you not like about this institution?
I managed one of the firm’s offices. The firm did not offer direct deposit. Its founder called almost daily to literally yell at the attorneys, admonishing to bill more - to the degree billing would have become the job if his mandates were followed. On top of that, everyone’s paychecks were returned as the firm having insufficient funds EVERY two weeks - even the secretarial staff. In addition, the firm lost clients by the bucket load. It boggles the mind.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
David Allen - he does not know the law beyond WC related issues and is completely unprofessional.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
I honestly liked nothing about the firm other than the fact that I had a very sweet, yet not highly competent, assistant.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Sell your house in Hilton Head and pay your staff. Hire actual professionals trained in the various fields instead of attempting to employ your entire family, all of whom are unqualified.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
There really was nothing to brag on about the firm.

What did you not like about this institution?
I managed one of the firm’s offices. The firm did not offer direct deposit. Its founder called almost daily to literally yell at the attorneys, admonishing to bill more - to the degree billing would have become the job if his mandates were followed. On top of that, everyone’s paychecks were returned as the firm having insufficient funds EVERY two weeks - even the secretarial staff. In addition, the firm lost clients by the bucket load. It boggles the mind.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
David Allen - he does not know the law beyond WC related issues and is completely unprofessional.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
I honestly liked nothing about the firm other than the fact that I had a very sweet, yet not highly competent, assistant.

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10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
The main advice to the firm is to earn enough to pay your employees on time.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
The best of the firm is the employees at other locations who recognize the work that you do.

What did you not like about this institution?
The worst thing about this firm is the fact that the management hires employees that cannot produce.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
G. David Allen, Jr. and Kim Newman who does not give any input and lets Allen make the decisions.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
At this time I cannot say anything favorable about this firm.

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10+ years

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Management is very approachable and understanding. Great benefits and 401k!

What did you not like about this institution?
As with most law firms, the environment is stressful, fast paced and demanding.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
I enjoy my job and the people I work with.

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10+ years

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Worked at A&N from 2002-2018, left last year for another job. I am now back at A&N and couldnt be happier. I believe the founder of the firm cares about his employees and tries to make the best decisions for the future of the firm. Meeting clients demands can be hectic at times but that's the nature of the business. Benefits are good and the people are great to work with. It's good to be back.

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10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Treat people well and they will respond in kind. Treat people like disposable pegs in a board and don't act like a victim when people leave or don't go the extra mile.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
The majority of support staff is sweet, although not really competent. Attorneys can pretty much set their own schedules, although management will use this against you if they think you aren't billing enough (or they don't have enough to pay their bills). If you are a new attorney and can suck it up for a few months, you likely will get court experience quickly, as they cannot afford to let you just sit in with a mentor.

What did you not like about this institution?
Where to start? Your paychecks will bounce and you will be "asked" to hold the paper check (yes, paper!) until it is "safe" to deposit. Management will put you at the back of the line if they are mad at you. I had checks that I was told were safe to deposit that bounce anyway. Sometimes, you will be denied advancement of court fees (or you fear that the check will bounce). You do mindless status reports as a billing exercise. Main partner hasn't practiced law since the 90s so is out of touch on practice issues and billing realities. Abusive emails from management. You might have an admin assistant, but she won't be of much help (and she will get paid before you). Old equipment and software. There is no communication from management, unless you are getting yelled at. Benefits are the pits (401(k) match covers only the fees). Bottom barrel health insurance -- basically Obamacare. No room for advancement. Basically, everything goes through one partner (who hired most of his family). Little training for new attorneys or staff. No real marketing. So much turnover that clients leave and you get blamed. Billing requirements that are unrealistic for the support staff and client development at the firm. Management so paranoid about the negative (but true) reviews that fake reviews are planted on this and other sites.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
David Allen -- just see above. There are no other partners except Kim Newman, who probably is a nice person but David runs the show.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
When you leave, people understand the trauma you have been through.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years