John H. Phillips
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John H. Phillips
Biography
A highly regarded litigator, John H. Phillips is the founder of the Phillips Law Firm, Inc. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, he provides representation to individual and business clients throughout the greater metropolitan area. Admitted to practice before all Ohio and Minnesota state courts, Mr. Phillips is also admitted to practice before several federal trial and appellate courts.
Mr. Phillips devotes a significant portion of his practice to business litigation. The types of cases that he has handled in this regard have included trade secret misappropriation, contract breaches, partner and shareholder actions, and purchase and sale disputes. Mr. Phillips also has extensive personal injury and wrongful death litigation experience, representing people who have been harmed by the negligence of other parties in incidents involving motor vehicle accidents, fires, and insurance denial claims. His trial experience has also encompassed landlord-tenant disputes, breach of fiduciary duties and other probate litigation, construction law, bad faith and other insurance claims, environmental issues, and legal malpractice. The high quality of his work in all of these areas has earned him a great deal of recognition from his colleagues, including an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.
Mr. Phillips is frequently asked to deliver presentations on topics related to his practice area at continuing legal education seminars and before other groups. A 1982 recipient of a Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering from the University of Cincinnati, he also holds a Master of Science in engineering from the same institution. Mr. Phillips obtained his legal education at what was then known as William Mitchell College of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1989. After he graduated, he spent several years practicing environmental law and litigation with a national law firm before founding the Phillips Law Firm.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Environmental Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Legal Malpractice
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Depending on the type of case.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
President Phillips Law Firm, Inc.
Year: 1995 - Current
Description: I formed a litigation based law firm 25 years ago, still operating in the same location, providing exceptional legal service to clients locally, and across the United States.
Senior Engineer Northern States Power Company
Year: 1979 - 1990
Description: I started as a co-op student in engineering. When I left in 1990, I had been promoted to the level of Senior Engineer, which was as far as I could be promoted before being advanced into management.
Attorney Taft, Stettinius & Hollister
Year: 1990 - 1995
Description: Associate Attorney in the Litigation Department. Lead Associate on the BASF chemical plant explosion in Cincinnati. Assistant attorney on many complex litigation matters, mainly in the environmental law group.
Professional Associations
Free and Accepted Masons Past Master (2001 - Current)
Syrian Shrine Member (2003 - Current)
Park W. Gast, Jr. Education Foundation President (1994 - Current)
Cincinnati Bar Association Member (1990 - Current)
Triangle Fraternity Board of Trustees (1990 - Current)
Hamilton County General Health District Board of Health Member (1994 - 2004)
Hazardous Substance Injury Compensation Board Member (1987 - 1990)
Hamilton County General Health District Appellate Division (2009 - Current)
Ohio State Bar Member (Current)
Publications
Legal Alert Metal Finishing Magazine (1995)
Working Without a Net Cincinnati Bar Association (October, 2014)
Awards
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Most Improved Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons 2012.0
Note: Received Most Improved Lodge Award while Master of the Lodge
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Appreciation Award
North American Metal Finishers 2000.0
Note: For outstanding efforts on educating members about environmental law
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Member
Superlawyers 2015.0
Note: 2015-2019 Recognized as a top lawyer in Ohio
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Beehive Award
Hanselmann Lodge #208 2006.0
Note: For extraordinary efforts in promoting the work of the Masons
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Outstanding Alumnus Award
Triangle Fraternity 2005.0
Note: Chosen Nationally as an Outstanding Alumnus of a fraternity of Engineers, Architects, and Scientists
Education
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University of Cincinnati B.S. (1982) | Nuclear Engineering
Year: 1977 - 1982
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University of Cincinnati M.S. (1984) | Engineering
Year: 1982 - 1984
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William Mitchell College of Law J.D. (1989) | Law
Year: 1985 - 1989
Speaking Engagements
Legal Malpractice Litigation, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 5, 2003, Northeast Lawyers Club
Legal Malpractice Litigation, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 5, 2003, Northeast Lawyers Club
Certifications
- Preeminent: Martindale-Hubbell
Websites
https://www.PhillipsLawFirm.com
Phillips Law Firm, Inc. website
Phillips Law Firm, Inc.
Phillips Law Firm, Inc., 9521 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(513) 985-2503