Atty. John Michael Phillips
John Michael Phillips is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation - general civil practice, product liability law and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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John Michael Phillips is a Shareholder based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell And Berkowitz Pc. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001) and Georgia (2001). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2001) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chattanooga (Member, Young Lawyer Division) and Tennessee Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Michael Phillips is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation - general civil practice, product liability law and 8 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
- John practices at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in Chattanooga, TN
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John Michael Phillips's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Phillips handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Michael Phillips is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Michael Phillips is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Michael Phillips is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John Michael Phillips is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Michael Phillips is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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