Atty. Michael Steve Phillips
Michael Steve Phillips is a lawyer practicing probate & trust law, real estate law, taxation - personal. Michael Steve received a degree from Mississippi School of Law, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Probate & Trust Law & More Attorney · Serving Jackson, MS · 26+ Years Experience
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About Michael Steve Phillips at a Glance
Michael Steve Phillips is a trusts, probate, real estate, and tax attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Tennessee Certified Public Accountant (2000). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Mississippi School of Law (—). Serves clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Steve Phillips
- Michael Steve Phillips is a lawyer practicing probate & trust law, real estate law, taxation - personal
- Michael Steve received a degree from Mississippi School of Law, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael Steve practices in Jackson, MS
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Steve Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Steve Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jackson.
Trusts in Jackson
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Probate in Jackson
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Real Estate Law in Jackson
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in Jackson
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Steve Phillips is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jackson
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 Jackson 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.
Jackson Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jackson-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 Jackson Choose Michael Steve 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 Steve Phillips's practice in the field of trusts, probate, real estate, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Steve Phillips brings 26+ 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 trusts, probate, and real estate, Michael Steve Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jackson
A Jackson-based practice means Michael Steve 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 Steve Phillips Handles in Jackson
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