Atty. Phillip Johnson
I have practiced law in Delaware since 2009. I have worked in several capacities doing administrative and unemployment insurance law primarily as well as full range of general-practice areas.
General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Newark, DE · 17+ Years Experience
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About Phillip Johnson at a Glance
Phillip Johnson is an Attorney based in Newark, Delaware, practicing at Mattleman, Weinroth & Miller A Professional Corporation. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Delaware (2009). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Tulsa (M.A. University, 1969). Serves clients in Newark, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Phillip Johnson
- I have practiced law in Delaware since 2009
- I have worked in several capacities doing administrative and unemployment insurance law primarily as well as full range of general-practice areas
- I now consult on a full range of issues for Legal Shield members at Mattleman, Weinroth & Miller, P.C., as a Delaware attorney
- Prior to joining Mattleman, Weinroth & Miller, I had varied professional career, including college teaching, working as editor for a small publishing company and as a paralegal in private and public practice, and as a deputy attorney general in the Delaware Department of Justice
- I have a background in intellectual-property law
- Besides my work experience in legal profession, I have also taught college and worked as managing editor for a small publishing company
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newark
Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware 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 Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Newark Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newark-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 Newark Choose Phillip Johnson
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 Johnson's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Phillip Johnson 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.
Local Presence in Newark
A Newark-based practice means Phillip Johnson 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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