Atty. Richard Earl Phillips

Atty. Richard Earl Phillips

Richard Earl Phillips is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, estate planning, trusts and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from James Madison University, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Earl Phillips at a glance

Richard Earl Phillips is a chapter 7, trusts, probate, chapter 13, and estate planning attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2000). Educated at George Mason University School of Law J.D. (—) and James Madison University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Earl Phillips is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, estate planning, trusts and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from James Madison University, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Richard practices in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Earl Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Richard Earl Phillips is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

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Probate

Richard Earl Phillips is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Richard Earl Phillips is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard Earl Phillips is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Where is Richard Earl Phillips's law office located?
Richard Earl Phillips's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Earl Phillips handle?
Richard Earl Phillips focuses on chapter 7, trusts, probate, chapter 13, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Richard Earl Phillips practiced law?
Richard Earl Phillips has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Education

George Mason University School of Law J.D.
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James Madison University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2000

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