Atty. David Charles Phillips

Atty. David Charles Phillips

David Charles Phillips is a lawyer practicing commercial, employment & labor, entertainment and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1958, and has been licensed for 64 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About David Charles Phillips at a glance

David Charles Phillips is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Phillips, Erlewine & Given LLP. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, insurance, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1962) and U.S. Supreme Court (1970). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1961) and Williams College (B.A., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco Marin County and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Charles Phillips is a lawyer practicing commercial, employment & labor, entertainment and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1958, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • David practices at Phillips, Erlewine & Given LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Charles Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Charles 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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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.

David Charles Phillips is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 San Francisco 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 David Charles Phillips

Where is David Charles Phillips's law office located?
David Charles Phillips's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Phillips, Erlewine & Given LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Charles Phillips handle?
David Charles Phillips focuses on employment, business, ip, insurance, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Charles Phillips practiced law?
David Charles Phillips has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did David Charles Phillips go to law school?
David Charles Phillips earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.A., 1958).
How can I contact David Charles Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact David Charles 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 David Charles Phillips received?
David Charles Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1961
B.A.
Williams College
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1970

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