Atty. Michael James Phillips
Michael James Phillips is a lawyer practicing local government law, civil litigation, zoning law and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Michael James Phillips is an attorney based in Freeport, Illinois. They haand 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1981), and Indiana (2002). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1980) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Freeport, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael James Phillips is a lawyer practicing local government law, civil litigation, zoning law and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices in Freeport, IL
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Freeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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