Atty. Thomas Duane Phillips

Atty. Thomas Duane Phillips

Thomas Duane Phillips is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, family. Thomas received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Downingtown Downingtown 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Duane Phillips at a glance

Thomas Duane Phillips is a trusts and family law attorney based in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in California (1973) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Ninth Circu (1974). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1973) and Harvard University (A.B., 1967). Serands clients in Downingtown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Duane Phillips is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, family
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Thomas practices in Downingtown, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Duane Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Duane Phillips

Where is Thomas Duane Phillips's law office located?
Thomas Duane Phillips's law practice is located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Duane Phillips handle?
Thomas Duane Phillips focuses on trusts, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Thomas Duane Phillips practiced law?
Thomas Duane Phillips has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Thomas Duane Phillips go to law school?
Thomas Duane Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact Thomas Duane Phillips for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1973
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Ninth Circu
Admitted: 1974

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