Atty. Philip Alan Kaplan

Atty. Philip Alan Kaplan

Philip Alan Kaplan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law. Philip received a B.S. degree from Franklin University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Hilliard Hilliard 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Alan Kaplan at a glance

Philip Alan Kaplan is an Associate based in Hilliard, Ohio, practicing at Gibson & Sharps. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, traffic, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2000), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2001), and Pennsylvania (2008). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 1999) and Franklin University (B.S., 1996). Active member of Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Hilliard, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Philip Alan Kaplan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.S. degree from Franklin University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Philip practices at Gibson & Sharps in Hilliard, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Alan Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Alan Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Philip Alan Kaplan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Philip Alan Kaplan is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →

Traffic Violations

Philip Alan Kaplan is one of 14,506 traffic attorneys indexed nationally. Browse traffic attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Philip Alan Kaplan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Philip Alan Kaplan is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hilliard are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip Alan Kaplan

Where is Philip Alan Kaplan's law office located?
Philip Alan Kaplan's law practice is located in Hilliard, Ohio. The firm is Gibson & Sharps. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Alan Kaplan handle?
Philip Alan Kaplan focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, traffic, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Philip Alan Kaplan practiced law?
Philip Alan Kaplan has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Philip Alan Kaplan go to law school?
Philip Alan Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Philip Alan Kaplan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Capital University Law School
- 1999
B.S.
Franklin University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2001
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008

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