Atty. Phillip J. "Phil" Strach

Atty. Phillip J. "Phil" Strach

Phillip J. Strach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Phillip J. "Phil" Strach at a glance

Phillip J. "Phil" Strach is a employment and litigation attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (—, 2000) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Phillip J. Strach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Phillip J., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2009
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Phillip J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip J. "Phil" Strach's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip J. "Phil" Strach 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.

Phillip J. "Phil" Strach is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Phillip J. "Phil" Strach is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phillip J. "Phil" Strach

Where is Phillip J. "Phil" Strach's law office located?
Phillip J. "Phil" Strach's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip J. "Phil" Strach handle?
Phillip J. "Phil" Strach focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Phillip J. "Phil" Strach go to law school?
Phillip J. "Phil" Strach earned their education at (—, 2000); (J.D., 2000); (BA, 1996).
How can I contact Phillip J. "Phil" Strach for a consultation?
You can contact Phillip J. "Phil" Strach directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Phillip J. "Phil" Strach received?
Phillip J. "Phil" Strach's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2000
J.D.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2000
BA
Campbell University
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Discrimination
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Title VII Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Discharge
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Raleigh)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

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