Atty. John Paul Phillips

Atty. John Paul Phillips

John Paul Phillips is a lawyer practicing bank consumer class actions, class actions, product liability and mass tort and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Paul Phillips at a glance

John Paul Phillips is a Partner, Litigation Department based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1991) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Paul Phillips is a lawyer practicing bank consumer class actions, class actions, product liability and mass tort and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Paul Hastings LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Paul 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Paul Phillips is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Product Liability

John Paul Phillips is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

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 California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Paul Phillips

Where is John Paul Phillips's law office located?
John Paul Phillips's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Phillips handle?
John Paul Phillips focuses on personal injury, ip, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Paul Phillips practiced law?
John Paul Phillips has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Paul Phillips go to law school?
John Paul Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John Paul Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1991
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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