Atty. Rod Phelan

Atty. Rod Phelan

Rod Phelan is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, intellectual property litigation, international arbitration and dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law. Rod received a degree from Duke University School of Law in 1973, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Dallas Dallas 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Rod Phelan at a glance

Rod Phelan is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, North (1973). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Master, Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas American College of Trial Lawyers American Board of Trial Advocates International Academy of Trial Lawyers Higginbotham Inn of Court. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rod Phelan is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, intellectual property litigation, international arbitration and dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law
  • Rod received a degree from Duke University School of Law in 1973, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Rod practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Rod Phelan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rod Phelan 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.

Rod Phelan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

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

Rod Phelan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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Rod Phelan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Rod Phelan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

International Law

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Rod Phelan is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rod Phelan

Where is Rod Phelan's law office located?
Rod Phelan's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Baker Botts L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rod Phelan handle?
Rod Phelan focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Rod Phelan practiced law?
Rod Phelan has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Rod Phelan go to law school?
Rod Phelan earned their education at (J.D., 1973).
How can I contact Rod Phelan for a consultation?
You can contact Rod Phelan 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 Rod Phelan received?
Rod Phelan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, North
Admitted: 1973

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