Atty. Philip Heller
Law Clerk, U.S. District Court Judge, Southern District of New York, 1979-1980.
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Philip Heller at a Glance
Philip Heller is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Fagelbaum Heller Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, and franchise. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979), New York (1980), and California (1984). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1979) and Boston University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County (Member, Litigation Section) and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Philip Heller
- Law Clerk, U.S
- District Court Judge, Southern District of New York, 1979-1980
- Former Lecturer, American Bar Association Institute
- Former Faculty Member, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Former Legislative Aide to United States Senator
- Former Staff Assistant to Governor and Presidential Candidate
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Philip Heller's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Heller handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
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White Collar Crimes in Los Angeles
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Securities Law in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Philip Heller
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 Philip Heller's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, and franchise.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Philip Heller brings 47+ 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 Massachusetts, New York, and California, Philip Heller can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and white collar, Philip Heller can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Philip Heller 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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Common Legal Issues Philip Heller Handles in Los Angeles
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