Atty. Reid L. Phillips

Atty. Reid L. Phillips

An experienced trial and appellate attorney, Reid Phillips represents companies and their owners in complex business disputes, including defense of class action lawsuits, malpractice claims, and serious personal injury and death claims. Reid represents businesses and business owners before federal and state courts in lawsuits involving contracts, securities, antitrust, unfair competition, copyright and trademark infringement, and non-compete agreements.

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Profile Summary

About Reid L. Phillips at a glance

Reid L. Phillips is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, United States. Educated at The University of Texas (JD with Honors, 1977) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • An experienced trial and appellate attorney, Reid Phillips represents companies and their owners in complex business disputes, including defense of class action lawsuits, malpractice claims, and serious personal injury and death claims
  • Reid represents businesses and business owners before federal and state courts in lawsuits involving contracts, securities, antitrust, unfair competition, copyright and trademark infringement, and non-compete agreements
  • His recent experience includes the successful defense of shareholder, customer and employee class action lawsuits in retail, banking, insurance, and manufacturing businesses
  • The 2020 Chambers USA guide states that "Reid Phillips is an accomplished attorney particularly noted for handling business and corporate litigation
  • A peer notes, "He’s a great trial lawyer.” Reid has experience representing legal and accounting professionals in professional liability litigation
  • Reid represents banks, business owners and investors in state and federal court litigation and arbitration related to banking, securities and antitrust issues
  • He has consistently been recognized by top industry publications, including The Best Lawyers in America© and Benchmark Litigation, for his litigation success
  • Reid defends businesses and product manufacturers before state and federal courts in wrongful death, serious personal injury and products liability claims

Practice Areas Explained

Reid L. Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Reid L. Phillips handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Reid L. Phillips is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Reid L. Phillips 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 Greensboro 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 Reid L. Phillips

Where is Reid L. Phillips's law office located?
Reid L. Phillips's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The firm is Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Reid L. Phillips handle?
Reid L. Phillips focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Reid L. Phillips go to law school?
Reid L. Phillips earned their education at (JD with Honors, 1977); (BA, 1974).
How can I contact Reid L. Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact Reid L. Phillips 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 Reid L. Phillips received?
Reid L. Phillips's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

JD with Honors
The University of Texas
- 1977
BA
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Crossing Accidents
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — FELA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Railroad
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Long Leaf Pine (2022)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by his peers for inclusion in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America©
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2003-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Winner of the Denise E. Maleska Leadership Service Award, Leadership Greensboro (2018)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 's "Leaders in the Law" (2017)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award, North Carolina State Bar (2021)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business North Carolina's
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Power List" (2021-2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Winner of the Distinguished Service Award, Greensboro Bar Association (2018)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Triad)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Greensboro)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Greensboro)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Greensboro)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, United States

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