Atty. Carter Glasgow Phillips

Atty. Carter Glasgow Phillips

Mr. Carter Glasgow Phillips is a lawyer practicing appellate, administrative law appeals, commercial litigation appeals and 12 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Carter Glasgow Phillips at a glance

Carter Glasgow Phillips is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ip, class action, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), District of Columbia (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Se (1983). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1977) and Northwestern University (M.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Carter Glasgow Phillips is a lawyer practicing appellate, administrative law appeals, commercial litigation appeals and 12 other areas of law
  • Carter received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Carter practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Carter Glasgow Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Carter Glasgow Phillips is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Class Action

Carter Glasgow Phillips is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Carter Glasgow Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Carter Glasgow Phillips is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Carter Glasgow Phillips is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carter Glasgow Phillips

Where is Carter Glasgow Phillips's law office located?
Carter Glasgow Phillips's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sidley Austin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carter Glasgow Phillips handle?
Carter Glasgow Phillips focuses on ip, class action, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Carter Glasgow Phillips practiced law?
Carter Glasgow Phillips has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Carter Glasgow Phillips go to law school?
Carter Glasgow Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (M.A., 1975).
How can I contact Carter Glasgow Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact Carter Glasgow 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 Carter Glasgow Phillips received?
Carter Glasgow Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1977
M.A.
Northwestern University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Se
Admitted: 1983

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