Atty. John C. Philo

Atty. John C. Philo

John C. Philo is a lawyer practicing products liability, construction law, professional malpractice and 9 other areas of law.

Detroit Detroit 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (313) 315-1888

Profile Summary

About John C. Philo at a glance

John C. Philo is a Member based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Constitutional Litigation Associates. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992), and Michigan (1995). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1992) and University of Dayton (B.A., 1986). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John C. Philo is a lawyer practicing products liability, construction law, professional malpractice and 9 other areas of law
  • John C. received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John C. practices at Constitutional Litigation Associates in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Philo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Philo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

John C. Philo is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

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.

John C. Philo is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John C. Philo is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Construction Law

John C. Philo is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Michigan →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John C. Philo is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C. Philo

Where is John C. Philo's law office located?
John C. Philo's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Constitutional Litigation Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Philo handle?
John C. Philo focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John C. Philo practiced law?
John C. Philo has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John C. Philo go to law school?
John C. Philo earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John C. Philo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1992
B.A.
University of Dayton
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
Michigan
Admitted: 1995

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