Atty. Adam C. Phillips

Atty. Adam C. Phillips

Adam C. Phillips is a highly experienced California trial attorney focusing on personal injury and negligence cases.

San Diego San Diego 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Adam C. Phillips at a glance

Adam C. Phillips is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Law Offices of Adam C. Phillips. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on employment, pedestrian, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in California Central and Southern Districts of California (2011). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and La Sierra University B.S. La Sierra University M.B.A. Finance (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Adam C. Phillips is a highly experienced California trial attorney focusing on personal injury and negligence cases
  • Before representing individuals, he spent over a decade defending governmental entities in complex legal matters, including civil rights, torts, employment law, and litigation at both trial and appellate levels in State and Federal Courts
  • This extensive experience has provided him with a deep understanding of legal strategies, which he now uses to secure justice for clients injured due to negligence
  • Mr. Phillips earned his Bachelor of Science degree and MBA from La Sierra University and his juris doctorate from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
  • He is actively involved in academia as an adjunct professor at La Sierra University and has contributed to the legal field as an editor of the California Municipal Handbook
  • His professional achievements include the Tom & Vi Zapara School of Business Rising Star Award and the Wall Street Journal Award
  • Notable case results include a $1.34 million verdict in a trip-and-fall case and other significant settlements
  • Dedicated to excellence, Mr. Phillips combines his unique skills with a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients while contributing to the legal and academic communities

Practice Areas Explained

Adam C. Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam C. Phillips handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Adam C. Phillips is one of 4,194 pedestrian attorneys indexed nationally. Browse pedestrian attorneys in California →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Adam C. Phillips is one of 8,510 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Adam C. Phillips

Where is Adam C. Phillips's law office located?
Adam C. Phillips's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Law Offices of Adam C. Phillips. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam C. Phillips handle?
Adam C. Phillips focuses on employment, pedestrian, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Adam C. Phillips practiced law?
Adam C. Phillips has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Adam C. Phillips go to law school?
Adam C. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (—).
How can I contact Adam C. Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 2010
La Sierra University B.S. La Sierra University M.B.A. Finance
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 2011

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