Atty. Christopher Michael Phillips
Christopher Michael Phillips is a lawyer practicing banking / financial services, business, corporate and 8 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Sewanee-The University of the South in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years.
Banking/Financial Services & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 23+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Michael Phillips at a Glance
Christopher Michael Phillips is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2003) and Texas (2014). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2003) and Sewanee-The University of the South (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Michael Phillips
- Christopher Michael Phillips is a lawyer practicing banking / financial services, business, corporate and 8 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Sewanee-The University of the South in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Christopher practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Austin, TX
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Christopher Michael Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Michael Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Austin
Christopher Michael Phillips is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →
Securities Law in Austin
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Health Care Law in Austin
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Christopher Michael Phillips
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Michael Phillips's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Michael Phillips brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and Texas, Christopher Michael Phillips can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Christopher Michael Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Christopher Michael Phillips attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher Michael Phillips Handles in Austin
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Christopher Michael Phillips has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Christopher Michael Phillips directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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