Atty. Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips is a lawyer practicing environmental law, civil litigation, general practice. Michael received a B.A. degree from City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Hackensack, NJ · 43+ Years Experience
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About Michael Phillips at a Glance
Michael Phillips is an Of Counsel based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Pearce Law, L.L.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation and environmental. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1983), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1983), New York (1984), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1982) and City University of New York (B.A. University, 1970). Serves clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Phillips
- Michael Phillips is a lawyer practicing environmental law, civil litigation, general practice
- Michael received a B.A. degree from City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at Pearce Law, L.L.C. in Hackensack, NJ
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Michael Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hackensack.
Civil Litigation in Hackensack
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Hackensack
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael Phillips is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hackensack
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hackensack Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hackensack-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 Hackensack Choose Michael 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 Phillips's practice in the field of litigation and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Phillips brings 43+ 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 New Jersey, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, and New York, Michael Phillips can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and environmental, Michael Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hackensack
A Hackensack-based practice means Michael 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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