Atty. Morris B Phillips
Morris B Phillips is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, real estate and 3 other areas of law. Morris received a B.B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1948, and has been licensed for 75 years.
Probate & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 75+ Years Experience
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About Morris B Phillips at a Glance
Morris B Phillips is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phillips & Vesy. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, real estate, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1951). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1951) and Tulane University (B.B.A., 1948). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Morris B Phillips
- Morris B Phillips is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- Morris received a B.B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1948, and has been licensed for 75 years
- Morris practices at Phillips & Vesy in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Morris B Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Morris B Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Wills in New Orleans
Morris B Phillips is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Louisiana →
Probate in New Orleans
Morris B Phillips is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Louisiana →
Estate Planning & Probate in New Orleans
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Morris B Phillips is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →
Real Estate Law in New Orleans
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Morris B Phillips is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil Rights in New Orleans
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Morris B Phillips is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-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 New Orleans Choose Morris B 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 Morris B Phillips's practice in the field of wills, probate, estate planning, real estate, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Morris B Phillips brings 75+ 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 wills, probate, and estate planning, Morris B Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Morris B 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 Morris B Phillips Handles in New Orleans
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