Atty. Mark Alan Phillips

Atty. Mark Alan Phillips

Mark Alan Phillips is a lawyer practicing appeals, tax, complex commercial and 2 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1974, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (440) 596-5898

Profile Summary

About Mark Alan Phillips at a glance

Mark Alan Phillips is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, tax, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1990). Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1990) and Ohio University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Alan Phillips is a lawyer practicing appeals, tax, complex commercial and 2 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1974, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Mark practices at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Alan Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Mark Alan Phillips is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Alan Phillips

Where is Mark Alan Phillips's law office located?
Mark Alan Phillips's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Alan Phillips handle?
Mark Alan Phillips focuses on business, tax, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Mark Alan Phillips practiced law?
Mark Alan Phillips has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Mark Alan Phillips go to law school?
Mark Alan Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Mark Alan Phillips for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark Alan Phillips received?
Mark Alan Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland State University
- 1990
B.A.
Ohio University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1990

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