Atty. Carolyn C. Phillips

Atty. Carolyn C. Phillips

Strategy, preparation, and research are the cornerstones of the Law Offices of Carolyn C. Phillips.

Westlake Village Westlake Village 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (805) 842-5172 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Carolyn C. Phillips at a glance

Carolyn C. Phillips is an Attorney based in Westlake Village, California, practicing at The Law Office of Carolyn C. Phillips. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on residential, contracts, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kansas (Inactive) (2001), California (2003), and United States District Court - Central District of California (2010). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. English, 1998) and Pepperdine University School of Law J.D. Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary Pepperdine University School of Law J.D. Moot Court Pepperdine University School o (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association, California State Bar, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Ventura County Bar Association, American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Strategy, preparation, and research are the cornerstones of the Law Offices of Carolyn C. Phillips
  • Our dedicated and committed attorneys take the facts specific to your case and apply them to the law enabling us to determine the best strategy for your case
  • Carolyn C. Phillips is a professional, yet aggressive, attorney who takes the time to listen to you, to gather the facts concerning your case, and helps you determine your best legal strategies
  • By intimately understanding the facts of your case, your needs, and your goals, Ms. Phillips becomes an outstanding and knowledgeable advocate for you
  • Ms. Phillips has a wealth of courtroom experience and is ready and willing to go to trial for you, if your case cannot be resolved through alternative dispute resolution
  • Ms. Phillips is a graduate of University of California at Los Angeles and Pepperdine School of Law
  • During law school, Ms. Phillips worked for the Los Angeles District Attorney and the United States Attorney in the U. S. Virgin Islands in criminal prosecution where she was able to study and learn the motivations and legal strategies of criminal prosecutors
  • After becoming a licensed attorney, Ms. Phillips began her law career as a public defender where she had an outstanding record of 30 percent of cases dismissed after preliminary hearing
  • Ms. Phillips then began working in the civil arena where she gained experience in civil litigation relating to business law and contracts, construction disputes, fraud, personal injury, and real estate related matters
  • Ms. Phillips has trial experience in construction disputes, criminal defense, easements, personal injury, property line disputes, real estate transactions, fraud, and breach of contract
  • However, she is also an advocate of trying to settle disputes without trial using mediation and arbitration which is less costly, less time consuming, and less stressful to you, the client
  • We are proud to offer legal counsel in the following areas: Real estate law Easements Property Disputes Real estate transactions Construction defects Homeowners associations Business law Business contracts Civil law Breach of contract Civil litigation Real Estate Law If you need an attorney in Los Angeles, Ventura County, San Fernando Valley or nearby areas, contact the Law Offices of Carolyn C. Phillips

Practice Areas Explained

Carolyn C. Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Westlake Village 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 Carolyn C. Phillips

Where is Carolyn C. Phillips's law office located?
Carolyn C. Phillips's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. The firm is The Law Office of Carolyn C. Phillips. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carolyn C. Phillips handle?
Carolyn C. Phillips focuses on residential, contracts, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Carolyn C. Phillips practiced law?
Carolyn C. Phillips has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Carolyn C. Phillips go to law school?
Carolyn C. Phillips earned their education at (B.A. English, 1998); (—).
How can I contact Carolyn C. Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact Carolyn C. Phillips directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Carolyn C. Phillips received?
Carolyn C. Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. English
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1998
Pepperdine University School of Law J.D. Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary Pepperdine University School of Law J.D. Moot Court Pepperdine University School o
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas (Inactive)
Admitted: 2001
California
Admitted: 2003
United States District Court - Central District of California
Admitted: 2010

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