Atty. Phillip Chan
Phillip Chan is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction claims, construction litigation and 5 other areas of law. Phillip received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Sacramento, CA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Phillip Chan at a Glance
Phillip Chan is a employment, business, construction, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at University of Minnesota School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 2003). Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Phillip Chan
- Phillip Chan is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction claims, construction litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Phillip received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Phillip practices in Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Phillip Chan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Chan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sacramento.
Employment Law in Sacramento
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Phillip Chan is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Sacramento
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Phillip Chan is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Construction Law in Sacramento
Phillip Chan is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Sacramento
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Phillip Chan is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Insurance Law in Sacramento
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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.
Sacramento Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sacramento-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 Sacramento Choose Phillip Chan
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 Phillip Chan's practice in the field of employment, business, construction, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Phillip Chan brings 17+ 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 employment, business, and construction, Phillip Chan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sacramento
A Sacramento-based practice means Phillip Chan 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 Phillip Chan Handles in Sacramento
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Phillip Chan has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Phillip Chan directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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