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Atty. James Lincoln Phillips

Atty. James Lincoln Phillips

James Lincoln Phillips is a lawyer practicing business, environmental and natural resources, land use & zoning and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Portland Portland 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lincoln Phillips at a glance

James Lincoln Phillips is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and zoning. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1983), Washington (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1999). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1982) and Carleton College (B.A. Georgetown, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Idaho and Washington State Bar Associations Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Lincoln Phillips is a lawyer practicing business, environmental and natural resources, land use & zoning and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP in Portland, OR and 3 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

James Lincoln Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

James Lincoln Phillips is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Oregon →

Copyright Law

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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.

James Lincoln Phillips is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Oregon →

Land Use & Zoning

James Lincoln Phillips is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Lincoln Phillips

Where is James Lincoln Phillips's law office located?
James Lincoln Phillips's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lincoln Phillips handle?
James Lincoln Phillips focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James Lincoln Phillips practiced law?
James Lincoln Phillips has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James Lincoln Phillips go to law school?
James Lincoln Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Georgetown, 1974).
How can I contact James Lincoln Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact James Lincoln 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 James Lincoln Phillips received?
James Lincoln Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1982
B.A. Georgetown
Carleton College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1983
Washington
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004
Idaho
Admitted: 2005
Oregon
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2007

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