Atty. George Warren Phillips

Atty. George Warren Phillips

George Warren Phillips is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law. George received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Chicago Chicago 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About George Warren Phillips at a glance

George Warren Phillips is a trusts, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1959). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1959) and DePauw University (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • George Warren Phillips is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • George received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • George practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

George Warren Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

George Warren Phillips is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

George Warren Phillips is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

George Warren Phillips is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

George Warren Phillips is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George Warren Phillips

Where is George Warren Phillips's law office located?
George Warren Phillips's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George Warren Phillips handle?
George Warren Phillips focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has George Warren Phillips practiced law?
George Warren Phillips has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did George Warren Phillips go to law school?
George Warren Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (B.A., 1956).
How can I contact George Warren Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact George Warren 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 George Warren Phillips received?
George Warren Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1959
B.A.
DePauw University
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1959

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