Atty. Stephen D. Phillips
Stephen D. Phillips is the managing partner at Phillips Law Offices in Chicago .
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Stephen D. Phillips at a Glance
Stephen D. Phillips is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Phillips Law Offices. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen D. Phillips
- Stephen D. Phillips is the managing partner at Phillips Law Offices in Chicago
- Mr. Phillips was the 2013 President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the largest association for trial lawyers in the state of Illinois, and he remains a current executive committee member
- He also was inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers – limited to 500 attorneys worldwide – in 2011 as well the International Society of Barristers from 2020 to the present day
- Stephen earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University and his B.A. from the University of Iowa
- He is an extensively published writer and sought-after lecturer on legal topics ranging from personal injury to medical malpractice to tort reform
- Mr. Phillips is also the recipient of a number of awards and honors from various legal and community groups
- His law practice focuses on personal injury, catastrophic injury, traffic accidents, tort law, wrongful death, nursing home and medical malpractice, aviation, construction liability, and product liability
- He is also a member of, and has held a number of positions with, the Illinois State Bar Association
- Additionally, Mr. Phillips has served as an adjunct professor at the Loyola University School of Law
- Background and Credentials You Can Trust Stephen Phillips is admitted to practice law in Illinois, in the U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and in the United States Supreme Court
- Stephen Phillips has been designated as an Illinois Super Lawyer for 11 successive years
- The National Trial Lawyers re-elected Mr. Phillips as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois each year from 2008 through 2020
- Personal injury attorney Stephen D. Phillips has obtained record multi-million-dollar verdicts or settlements for a long list of clients in a considerable number of automobile, medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury cases
- His experience at resolving the toughest legal issues makes him a powerfully effective advocate for injury victims throughout Illinois
- Still, Mr. Phillips has found the time to serve his community as a volunteer baseball and AYSO soccer coach
- Serving Injured Individuals and Families in Illinois for over 75 years At Phillips Law Offices, we are proud of the reputation we’ve established and the services we provide to victims of personal injury, automobile, medical malpractice, and wrongful death
- From our offices in Chicago, the personal injury attorneys of Phillips Law Offices offer the highest quality legal services to the injured and their families throughout Illinois
- Obtain the experienced legal representation you need
- Call (312) 346-4262, or contact us online today for a free consultation
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen D. Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen D. Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Medical Malpractice in Chicago
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Chicago
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.
Stephen D. Phillips is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Product Liability in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-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 Chicago Choose Stephen D. Phillips
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 Stephen D. Phillips's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability, Stephen D. Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Stephen D. Phillips 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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Common Legal Issues Stephen D. Phillips Handles in Chicago
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