Atty. Clarence William Phillips

Atty. Clarence William Phillips

Clarence William Phillips is a lawyer practicing class action, litigation, intellectual property litigation and 9 other areas of law. Clarence received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Clarence William Phillips at a glance

Clarence William Phillips is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, class action, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1983). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1982) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Clarence William Phillips is a lawyer practicing class action, litigation, intellectual property litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Clarence received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Clarence practices at Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Clarence William Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Class Action

Clarence William Phillips is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New York →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Clarence William Phillips is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Clarence William Phillips

Where is Clarence William Phillips's law office located?
Clarence William Phillips's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clarence William Phillips handle?
Clarence William Phillips focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, class action, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Clarence William Phillips practiced law?
Clarence William Phillips has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Clarence William Phillips go to law school?
Clarence William Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Clarence William Phillips for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Clarence William Phillips received?
Clarence William Phillips's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1982
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1978

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983

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