Atty. James Wendell Phillips

Atty. James Wendell Phillips

James Wendell Phillips is a lawyer practicing municipal law, real estate law, resource and environmental law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Hailey Hailey 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About James Wendell Phillips at a glance

James Wendell Phillips is a personal injury, real estate, litigation, environmental, and government attorney based in Hailey, Idaho. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Idaho (1973) and U.S. District Court, District of Idaho (1973). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1973) and University of Washington (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Idaho State Bar. Serands clients in Hailey, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Wendell Phillips is a lawyer practicing municipal law, real estate law, resource and environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices in Hailey, ID

Practice Areas Explained

James Wendell Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Wendell Phillips is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Idaho →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Wendell Phillips is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Idaho →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Wendell Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Idaho →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Wendell Phillips is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Idaho →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Wendell Phillips is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Idaho →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Idaho

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Wendell Phillips

Where is James Wendell Phillips's law office located?
James Wendell Phillips's law practice is located in Hailey, Idaho. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Wendell Phillips handle?
James Wendell Phillips focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has James Wendell Phillips practiced law?
James Wendell Phillips has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Wendell Phillips go to law school?
James Wendell Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James Wendell Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact James Wendell 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 Wendell Phillips received?
James Wendell Phillips's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1973
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Idaho
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
Admitted: 1973

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