Atty. Margaret Meriwether Phillips

Atty. Margaret Meriwether Phillips

Margaret Meriwether Phillips is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, labor and employment. Margaret received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Potomac Potomac 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Margaret Meriwether Phillips at a glance

Margaret Meriwether Phillips is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Potomac, Maryland. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1998) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1998). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Margaret Meriwether Phillips is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, labor and employment
  • Margaret received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Margaret practices in Potomac, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Margaret Meriwether Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Margaret Meriwether 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Margaret Meriwether Phillips is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

Margaret Meriwether Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Margaret Meriwether Phillips

Where is Margaret Meriwether Phillips's law office located?
Margaret Meriwether Phillips's law practice is located in Potomac, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Margaret Meriwether Phillips handle?
Margaret Meriwether Phillips focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Margaret Meriwether Phillips practiced law?
Margaret Meriwether Phillips has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Margaret Meriwether Phillips go to law school?
Margaret Meriwether Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Margaret Meriwether Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1998
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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