Atty. Michael E. Phillips

Atty. Michael E. Phillips

Law Clerk, Justice William L. Waller, Jr., Mississippi Supreme Court, 2000-2001.

Madison Madison 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (601) 952-4854

Profile Summary

About Michael E. Phillips at a glance

Michael E. Phillips is a Founding Shareholder based in Madison, Mississippi, practicing at Hagwood and Tipton PC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2000), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (2000), Texas (2006), and U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee (2006). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Mississippi College (B.S., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Madison, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Law Clerk, Justice William L. Waller, Jr., Mississippi Supreme Court, 2000-2001
  • Student Participant, International Association of Defense Counsel "IADC" Satellite Trial Academy, January 2007

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E. Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael E. Phillips is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

Michael E. Phillips is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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Michael E. Phillips is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael E. Phillips

Where is Michael E. Phillips's law office located?
Michael E. Phillips's law practice is located in Madison, Mississippi. The firm is Hagwood and Tipton PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E. Phillips handle?
Michael E. Phillips focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Michael E. Phillips practiced law?
Michael E. Phillips has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael E. Phillips go to law school?
Michael E. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Michael E. Phillips for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael E. Phillips received?
Michael E. Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2000
B.S.
Mississippi College
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 2000
Texas
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee
Admitted: 2006
Tennessee
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2007
Arkansas
Admitted: 2010
Alabama
Admitted: 2010
North Carolina
Admitted: 2012
Georgia
Admitted: 2014
South Carolina
Admitted: 2015

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