Atty. John Patrick Phillips

Atty. John Patrick Phillips

Mr. John Patrick Phillips is a lawyer practicing employment, employment litigation, class and collective actions and 3 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About John Patrick Phillips at a glance

John Patrick Phillips is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Seyfarth Shaw LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2012). Educated at University of Texas School of Law J.D. with honors (—) and Michigan State University B.A. (—). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Patrick Phillips is a lawyer practicing employment, employment litigation, class and collective actions and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • John practices at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Patrick Phillips

Where is John Patrick Phillips's law office located?
John Patrick Phillips's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Seyfarth Shaw LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Phillips handle?
John Patrick Phillips focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Patrick Phillips practiced law?
John Patrick Phillips has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Education

University of Texas School of Law J.D. with honors
- In Progress
Michigan State University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2012

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