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Atty. Phillip Macklin George

Atty. Phillip Macklin George

Phillip Macklin George is a lawyer practicing personal injury, general business litigation, workers compensation and 14 other areas of law. Phillip received a degree from YMCA Night Law School, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Smyrna Smyrna 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Phillip Macklin George at a glance

Phillip Macklin George is a Member based in Smyrna, Tennessee, practicing at Phillip M. George, Catherine Gasser & Josh ShortAttorneys at Law. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, child custody, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1985). Educated at YMCA Night Law School (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Smyrna, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phillip Macklin George is a lawyer practicing personal injury, general business litigation, workers compensation and 14 other areas of law
  • Phillip received a degree from YMCA Night Law School, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Phillip practices at Phillip M. George, Catherine Gasser & Josh ShortAttorneys at Law in Smyrna, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Macklin George's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Macklin George handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Phillip Macklin George is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

Phillip Macklin George is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Child Custody & Visitation

Phillip Macklin George is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Phillip Macklin George is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Phillip Macklin George is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phillip Macklin George

Where is Phillip Macklin George's law office located?
Phillip Macklin George's law practice is located in Smyrna, Tennessee. The firm is Phillip M. George, Catherine Gasser & Josh ShortAttorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip Macklin George handle?
Phillip Macklin George focuses on divorce, trusts, child custody, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Phillip Macklin George practiced law?
Phillip Macklin George has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Phillip Macklin George go to law school?
Phillip Macklin George earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Phillip Macklin George for a consultation?
You can contact Phillip Macklin George 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 Macklin George received?
Phillip Macklin George's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

YMCA Night Law School
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1985

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