Atty. Stephen Duane Phillips

Atty. Stephen Duane Phillips

Stephen Duane Phillips is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, aids litigation and 148 other areas of law. Stephen Duane received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Duane Phillips at a glance

Stephen Duane Phillips is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Phillips Law Offices. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1985). Educated at University of Iowa (B.A., 1981) and Loyola University School of Law J.D. 1985 Adjunct Professor of Law - Illinois Civil Litigation Prior to Trial and Personal Injury Law 2006-2013 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of • Martindale-Hubbell Rating AV — Legal Ability Very High to preeminent, Ethical Standards — Very High, and Highest Rating for Both • 2005 Illinois Trial Lawyers Association President’s Award • 2004 — 2009 Law and Leading Attorneys Statewide Survey Lawyers. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Duane Phillips is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, aids litigation and 148 other areas of law
  • Stephen Duane received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Stephen Duane practices at Phillips Law Offices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Duane Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Stephen Duane Phillips is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Truck Accidents

Stephen Duane Phillips is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Stephen Duane Phillips is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Stephen Duane Phillips is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Stephen Duane Phillips is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Duane Phillips

Where is Stephen Duane Phillips's law office located?
Stephen Duane Phillips's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Phillips Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Duane Phillips handle?
Stephen Duane Phillips focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen Duane Phillips practiced law?
Stephen Duane Phillips has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Stephen Duane Phillips go to law school?
Stephen Duane Phillips earned their education at (B.A., 1981); (—).
How can I contact Stephen Duane Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Duane 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 Stephen Duane Phillips received?
Stephen Duane Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Accidents AIDS Litigation Personal Injury Accountants Liability Accountants Malpractice Airbag Injury Airplane Crash Litigation Animal Attacks Aquatic Injuries Auditors Malpractice Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Negligence Automotive Crashworthiness Automotive Restraints Aviation Accidents Aviation Liability Aviation Litigation Aviation Products Liability Bicycle Accidents Birth Trauma Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Breast Implant Litigation Bus Accidents Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Catastrophic Injury Chemical Products Liability Chiropractors Malpractice Civil Liability Clergy Malpractice Clergy Sexual Misconduct Commercial Vehicle Liability Construction Accidents Construction Claims Construction Liability Construction Products Liability Construction Safety Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Cumulative Trauma Defective Defibrillators Defective Hip Implants Dental Malpractice Dental Malpractice Defense Diet Drug Litigation Dog Bites Dram Shop Liability Drug and Medical Device Litigation Duragesic Patch Elder Care Electrical Injury Elevator Liability Erb's Palsy Escalator Liability Failure to Diagnose Fen-Phen Litigation Fentanyl Food Products Liability Gas Explosions Gastric Bypass Surgery Malpractice Gynecology Malpractice Head Injury Heart Device Litigation Heavy Equipment Products Liability Helicopter Crash Litigation Intentional Torts Lasik Surgery Malpractice Legal Malpractice Legal Negligence Legal Professional Liability Mass Torts Medical Disciplinary Proceedings Medical Legal Law Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Medical Malpractice Defense Medical Negligence Medication Errors Mental Health Professionals Malpractice Mesothelioma Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle Products Liability Negligence Neurolaw Nursing Liability Nursing Malpractice Nursing Negligence Obstetric Malpractice Oncology Law Optometric Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice Pedestrian Injuries Pediatric Malpractice Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Mediation Pharmacists Liability Physicians Professional Liability Physicians Rights Physicians Risk Management Plaintiffs Personal Injury Podiatric Malpractice Power Line Contact Injury Professional Conduct Professional Discipline Professional Errors And Omissions Professional Liability Professional Malpractice Professional Negligence Professional Sexual Misconduct Propane Products Liability Psychiatric Malpractice Psychological Injury Psychology Malpractice Psychotherapy Law Recreational Products Liability Rental Vehicle Litigation Repetitive Stress Injury Roof Industry Liability Scaffolding Liability School Bus Accidents Securities Fraud Severe Burns Sexual Abuse Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Structural Work Act Subway Accidents Surgeons Liability Third Party Wrongful Death Tire Defect Litigation Tire/Rim Mismatch TMJ Dysfunction Tobacco Litigation Tort Liability Torts Tourist Injuries Transfusion Associated AIDS Transportation Liability Traumatic Brain Injury Truck Accidents Truck Overweight Violations Trucking Law Trucking Liability Unintended Acceleration Vaccine Injury Vehicle Rollovers Viagra Whiplash Wrong Site Surgery Wrongful Death

Education

B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1981
Loyola University School of Law J.D. 1985 Adjunct Professor of Law - Illinois Civil Litigation Prior to Trial and Personal Injury Law 2006-2013
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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