Atty. Lance J. Phillips
Lance J. Phillips is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, corporate, private capital and 3 other areas of law.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 17+ Years Experience
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About Lance J. Phillips at a Glance
Lance J. Phillips is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009). Educated at University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude; Associate and Notes Editor, Michigan Law Review (—) and Michigan State University B.A. with honors (—). Active member of Professional Activities Board of Directors, Chicago Youth Centers. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lance J. Phillips
- Lance J. Phillips is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, corporate, private capital and 3 other areas of law
- Lance J. received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Lance J. practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Chicago, IL
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Lance J. Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lance J. Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lance J. Phillips is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
Lance J. Phillips is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-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 Chicago Choose Lance J. 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 Lance J. Phillips's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lance J. Phillips brings 17+ 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 business and m&a, Lance J. Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Lance J. 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 Lance J. Phillips Handles in Chicago
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