Atty. Tom Fore Phillips

Atty. Tom Fore Phillips

Tom Fore Phillips is a lawyer practicing public utility law, regulatory, commercial litigation. Tom received a B.A. degree from Northwestern State College in 1949, and has been licensed for 74 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 74 yrs experience 74 year
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Profile Summary

About Tom Fore Phillips at a glance

Tom Fore Phillips is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1952). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (LL.B., 1952) and Northwestern State College (B.A., 1949). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tom Fore Phillips is a lawyer practicing public utility law, regulatory, commercial litigation
  • Tom received a B.A. degree from Northwestern State College in 1949, and has been licensed for 74 years
  • Tom practices in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Fore Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Fore 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.

Tom Fore Phillips is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Tom Fore Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

Tom Fore Phillips is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Common questions about Tom Fore Phillips

Where is Tom Fore Phillips's law office located?
Tom Fore Phillips's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Fore Phillips handle?
Tom Fore Phillips focuses on business, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Tom Fore Phillips practiced law?
Tom Fore Phillips has 74+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1952.
Where did Tom Fore Phillips go to law school?
Tom Fore Phillips earned their education at (LL.B., 1952); (B.A., 1949).
How can I contact Tom Fore Phillips for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Tom Fore Phillips received?
Tom Fore Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1952
B.A.
Northwestern State College
- 1949

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1952

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