James A. Philips

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James A. Philips: Attorney with Leo Law Firm, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Philips has lectured and written professional articles on aspects of complex litigation, real estate contracts, commercial leases and leasehold financing, business taxes and investment management and was an editor of Real Estate Transactions in Alabama, published by Clark Boardman Callaghan. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar (Sections on Employment and Corporations, Banking and Business Law) and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Mr. Philips is a member of the Greater Huntsville Rotary Club and Monte Sano United Methodist Church.

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Commercial Contracts
  • Complex Business Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Asbestos Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Davidson College, B.A., with honors, 1972
Law School Attended:
University of Alabama, J.D., 1975
Year of First Admission:
1975
Admission:
1975, Alabama; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and Eleventh Circuits; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Huntsville Madison County Bar Association; Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Associates; American Immigration Lawyers Assoc.
Languages:
Spanish
Reported Cases:
John Crane - Houdsville, Inc. v Lucas, 534 So 2nd 1070; Bush v Goldman Sachs & Co., 544 So 2nd 833; Oswell v Tennessee Land and Exploration Co., 774 F2nd 1556; Cazalas v Johns-Manville Sales Corp., 435 So 2d 55; Blackwater Prestressed Concrete, Inc. v. Dunn Construction Co.
ISLN:
904447680

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/28/15 in Complex Litigation

    I know and work with James (Jim) on a regular basis. He is extremely insightful and is always acting in the best interests of his client. He looks at client issues and problems from every angle, and focuses on the claims presented and the best mann... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/28/15 in Products Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/27/15 in Toxic Tort Defense

    I have worked closely with Jim Philips for the last 4+ years in the defense of a valve manufacturer involved in nationwide asbestos litigation. Jim's general ethical standards and legal abilities are consistently excellent.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 01/26/15 in Products Liability Defense

    Jim is always prepared and has knowledge regarding his clients and the applicable law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/26/15 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/26/15 in Toxic Torts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/25/15 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/25/15 in Tax Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/25/15 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/25/15 in Asbestos Defense

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Contact Information:

938-249-0933  Phone

256-539-6024  Fax

www.leo-law.com

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