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.
Class And Collective Actions & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 14+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Patrick Phillips
- 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
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John Patrick Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Wage & Hour Disputes in Houston
John Patrick Phillips is one of 4,887 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Houston
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 Houston
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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose John Patrick Phillips
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Patrick Phillips's practice in the field of employment, wage & hour, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Patrick Phillips brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, wage & hour, and litigation, John Patrick Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means John Patrick Phillips attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Patrick Phillips Handles in Houston
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