Atty. James Edward Phillips

Atty. James Edward Phillips

James Edward Phillips is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, estate planning and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Columbus Columbus 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Phillips at a glance

James Edward Phillips is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1981). Educated at Miami University (B.S., 1978) and Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1975). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Phillips is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Edward Phillips is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

James Edward Phillips is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

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.

James Edward Phillips is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Edward Phillips is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Edward Phillips

Where is James Edward Phillips's law office located?
James Edward Phillips's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Phillips handle?
James Edward Phillips focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Edward Phillips practiced law?
James Edward Phillips has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Edward Phillips go to law school?
James Edward Phillips earned their education at (B.S., 1978); (J.D., 1975).
How can I contact James Edward Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

B.S.
Miami University
- 1978
J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1981

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