Atty. Thomas J. Phillips

Atty. Thomas J. Phillips

Thomas J. Phillips is a lawyer practicing real estate, finance, energy, utilities & environmental and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Phillips at a glance

Thomas J. Phillips is a Partner: Real Estate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Brown Rudnick LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of REBA) Boston Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association (Appointed to Property Law Section Council, 1995-1998) American Bar Association (Real Property, Trust and Probate Law and Business Law Sections, Real Estate Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas J. Phillips is a lawyer practicing real estate, finance, energy, utilities & environmental and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Thomas practices at Brown Rudnick LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

Thomas J. Phillips is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Environmental Law

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

Thomas J. Phillips is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Massachusetts →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Thomas J. Phillips is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas J. Phillips

Where is Thomas J. Phillips's law office located?
Thomas J. Phillips's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Brown Rudnick LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Phillips handle?
Thomas J. Phillips focuses on real estate, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Thomas J. Phillips practiced law?
Thomas J. Phillips has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Thomas J. Phillips go to law school?
Thomas J. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact Thomas J. Phillips for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Phillips received?
Thomas J. Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1987
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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