Atty. Mark E. Phillips
Mr. Phillips is originally from Steubenville, Ohio.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Gahanna, OH · 42+ Years Experience
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About Mark E. Phillips at a Glance
Mark E. Phillips is an Of Counsel based in Gahanna, Ohio, practicing at Dittmer, Wagoner and Steele, LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1984), U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio (1985), West Virginia (1986), and U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia (1986). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 1984) and Ohio State University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Gahanna, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E. Phillips
- Mr. Phillips is originally from Steubenville, Ohio
- In his 30+ years as an attorney in the Columbus area, he has primarily practiced law in the areas of business law and family law
- His business law practice currently involves the creation of businesses, the purchase and/or sale of businesses, the resolution of employment issues, the drafting and negotiating of commercial leases, the general representation of skilled professionals (physicians, dentists) and litigating business disputes including evictions
- Mr. Phillips has also represented clients in tax disputes with the IRS
- While currently focusing his practice in the area of business law and real estate (both residential and commercial), Mr. Phillips has also practiced extensively in the areas of probate administration and estate planning, residential and commercial real estate, domestic relations (divorces, dissolutions, post-decree matters) and adoptions
- PRO BONO ACTIVITIES • Member, Genoa Township Board of Zoning Appeals, 2015-2018 • Vice Chairman, Genoa Township Board of Zoning Appeals, 2018 • Member, Genoa Township Police Advisory Board, 2011-2015 • Elected Member, Delaware County Central Committee, 2014-2018 • Committee Chairman, Genoa Township Business Association • Member, Genoa Township Business Association, 2010 to present • Past President, Local Kiwanis Club • Political Candidate, Ohio House of Representatives, 2010 • Member, WHS Scholarship Board of Trustees, 2004-2018 • Member, Medallion Membership Development Board, 2011 • Medallion, Board Member 2011-2015 • Medallion Board Chairman, 2014-2015 • Board Member, Shiloh River Corporation, 1985 • Board Member, Homeowners’ Association PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS • Ohio State Bar Association • Columbus Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Mark E. Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Gahanna.
Business Formation in Gahanna
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Contracts in Gahanna
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Probate in Gahanna
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Estate Planning & Probate in Gahanna
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Gahanna
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Gahanna
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 Gahanna 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.
Gahanna Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Gahanna-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 Gahanna Choose Mark E. 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 Mark E. Phillips's practice in the field of formation, contracts, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark E. Phillips brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio, U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, and West Virginia, Mark E. Phillips can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, contracts, and probate, Mark E. Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Gahanna
A Gahanna-based practice means Mark E. 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 Mark E. Phillips Handles in Gahanna
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