Atty. Stephen R. Phillips

Atty. Stephen R. Phillips

Stephen R. Phillips is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate transactions, environmental law and 2 other areas of law.

Brattleboro Brattleboro 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen R. Phillips at a glance

Stephen R. Phillips is a Member based in Brattleboro, Vermont, practicing at Kristensen, Cummings, Phillips & Carroll, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1987). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1987) and Hobart College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Windham County, Vermont and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Brattleboro, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen R. Phillips is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate transactions, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hobart College in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Stephen practices at Kristensen, Cummings, Phillips & Carroll, P.C. in Brattleboro, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen R. Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen R. 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.

Stephen R. Phillips is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen R. Phillips is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Vermont →

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen R. Phillips is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Vermont →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Stephen R. Phillips is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Vermont →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen R. Phillips

Where is Stephen R. Phillips's law office located?
Stephen R. Phillips's law practice is located in Brattleboro, Vermont. The firm is Kristensen, Cummings, Phillips & Carroll, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen R. Phillips handle?
Stephen R. Phillips focuses on business, real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Stephen R. Phillips practiced law?
Stephen R. Phillips has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Stephen R. Phillips go to law school?
Stephen R. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Stephen R. Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen R. 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 R. Phillips received?
Stephen R. Phillips's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Hobart College
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1987

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