Attorney · Serving Detroit, MI · 43+ Years Experience
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About Phillip D. Frederick at a Glance
Phillip D. Frederick is an attorney based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Sixth Circui (1987). Educated at Howard University, Wayne State University (J.D., 1982) and Wayne State University (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Phillip D. Frederick
- Phillip D. Frederick is a lawyer
- Phillip D. received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Phillip D. practices in Detroit, MI
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Detroit
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Detroit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Detroit-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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Why Clients in Detroit Choose Phillip D. Frederick
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 D. Frederick's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Phillip D. Frederick brings 43+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Phillip D. Frederick can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Detroit
A Detroit-based practice means Phillip D. Frederick 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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