Atty. Michael Daniel Phillips
Michael Daniel Phillips is a lawyer practicing health care and life sciences, partnerships, llcs and joint ventures and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Health Care And Life Sciences & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 49+ Years Experience
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About Michael Daniel Phillips at a Glance
Michael Daniel Phillips is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1977). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William & Mary (J.D., 1977) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1973). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Daniel Phillips
- Michael Daniel Phillips is a lawyer practicing health care and life sciences, partnerships, llcs and joint ventures and 8 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Daniel Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Daniel Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Daniel Phillips is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Tax Law in Cleveland
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Daniel Phillips is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Cleveland
Michael Daniel Phillips is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →
Health Care Law in Cleveland
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael Daniel Phillips is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Ohio →
Energy & Utilities Law in Cleveland
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Michael Daniel Phillips is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-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 Cleveland Choose Michael Daniel 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 Michael Daniel Phillips's practice in the field of business, tax, m&a, health care, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Daniel Phillips brings 49+ 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, tax, and m&a, Michael Daniel Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Michael Daniel Phillips attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Daniel Phillips Handles in Cleveland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Daniel Phillips has experience with under Ohio law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael Daniel Phillips directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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