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Thomas R. Phillips is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, appellate, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U (1974) and Pennsylvania (2000). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D. Texas, 1974) and Baylor University (B.A. Political, 1971). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Austin, Houston, Bastrop County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas R. Phillips is a lawyer practicing appellate & supreme court, complex business litigation, international arbitration & dispute resolution and 5 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Thomas practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Austin, TX
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Thomas R. Phillips's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas R. Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Thomas R. Phillips is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Thomas R. Phillips is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Thomas R. Phillips is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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