Atty. Paul Thomas Phillips

Atty. Paul Thomas Phillips

Paul Thomas Phillips is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor and employment, commercial law and 1 other area of law. Paul received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Thomas Phillips at a glance

Paul Thomas Phillips is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at Northwestern University J.D. (—) and Northwestern University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Thomas Phillips is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor and employment, commercial law and 1 other area of law
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Paul practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Thomas Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Paul Thomas Phillips is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Paul Thomas Phillips is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Paul Thomas Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Paul Thomas Phillips's law office located?
Paul Thomas Phillips's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Thomas Phillips handle?
Paul Thomas Phillips focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul Thomas Phillips practiced law?
Paul Thomas Phillips has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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Education

Northwestern University J.D.
- In Progress
Northwestern University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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