Phillips Law Firm, Inc.

Phillips Law Firm, Inc.

Located in historic downtown Montgomery, Ohio, serving the entire Greater Cincinnati area, and representing clients nationwide.

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John H. Phillips

April 29, 2018 by

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Prior to practicing law, Mr. Phillips received a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering. He worked as an engineer in Cincinnati, Boston and Minneapolis prior to practicing law. As an engineer he was responsible for Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance at three nuclear power plants. Mr. Phillips received his law degree from the William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. While living in Minnesota, he was appointed twice by Governor Rudolph Perpich to serve on the Hazardous Substance Injury compensation Board where he was Vice Chairman. He left Minnesota to join the litigation department of Taft, Stettinius and Hollister where he focused his practice on environmental law and litigation. In 1994, he left Taft, Stettinius and Hollister to become managing partner of what is now Phillips Law Firm, Inc. Mr. Phillips lives in Anderson Township with his wife and four children. He is actively involved in his community where he has been President of the Hamilton County Board of Health, Secretary of the Park W. Gast, Jr. Education Foundation, Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Chapter of Triangle, Inc. (an engineering, architecture and science fraternity at the University of Cincinnati), and President and Founder of a non-profit organization for continuing legal education programs known as the Northeast Lawyers Club. He is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association, and serves on the environmental law committee, professional responsibility and ethics committee, and real estate committee. He is also a member of the Ohio Free and Accepted Masons and the Syrian Shrine in Cincinnati, Ohio Mr. Phillips handles a wide variety of cases for clients. He handles personal injury cases, business disputes, legal malpractice, and insurance claims. He has litigated cases from Texas to Minnesota, and from New York to Oregon. He represents businesses and individual clients in the areas of personal injury, business disputes, legal malpractice, insurance claims, construction law and building code compliance, real estate law and development, landlord-tenant, business formations, non-profit corporations, and estate planning. Mr. Phillips also has significant experience handling complex litigation and environmental issues. He represents clients with issues regarding the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, Atomic Energy Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, to name a few.

Achievements

He served two terms as a member and President of the Hamilton County Board of Health. He was twice appointed to the Hazardous Substance Injury Compensation Board by Minnesota Governor Perpich. He served as Vice Chairman on this state board which reviews personal injury and property damage claims related to the release of hazardous substances. He is Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Chapter of Triangle, Inc. (an engineering, architecture and science fraternity at the University of Cincinnati). He was awarded the National Triangle Fraternity Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2002. He is the President and Founding Member of the Northeast Lawyers Club (an Ohio Not-For-Profit Corporation Providing Continuing Legal Education to attorneys). He is secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Park W. Gast, Jr. Education Foundation (an Education Foundation at the University of Cincinnati).

Interesting Experience

He is an experienced litigator and trial attorney with multiple bench trials, jury trials, and administrative hearings too numerous to count including legal malpractice, medical malpractice, personal injury, contract, business, environmental law, and zoning. He has drafted many ordinances including an anti-nuisance zoning ordinance for a local village to prevent undesirable businesses from moving into an area, an environmental justice ordinances to prevent the spread of environmental hazards on low income areas, and regulations on rabies, sewage disposal and other public health issues. He has brought private enforcement cases against government officials that ultimately resulted in the felony conviction and five-year prison sentence of a City Mayor. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati in the Biology Department teaching “Environmental Law for Non-Lawyers”, and he has been an Adjunct Professor in the Nuclear Engineering Department teaching “Reactor Lab” and “Radiation Detection and Measurement.”

Education

William Mitchell College of Law, Saint Paul, MN, (1989). Received Juris Doctor by attending law school evenings while working full time as a nuclear engineer. University of Cincinnati College of Engineering, Cincinnati, OH – 1984. Received a Master of Science in Engineering while attending on full scholarship as a Teaching Assistant and Associate Professor. University of Cincinnati College of Engineering, Cincinnati, OH – 1982. Received a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering.

Law Related Work History

Phillips Law Firm, Inc. Cincinnati, OH – 1994 – present. General practice law firm which has a very strong business law, personal injury, legal malpractice, environmental law, tax law, bankruptcy, adoption, and bike law practice. Taft, Stettinius and Hollister, Cincinnati, OH – 1990 to 1994. Associate attorney practicing in the litigation department. Handled all aspects of environmental law, litigation, and regulatory compliance.

Engineering Related Work History

Northern States Power Company, Minneapolis, MN – 1979 to 1981 and 1984 to 1990. Senior Engineer with experience in Quality Assurance, Nuclear Fuel Management, Core Analysis, Safety Analysis, and Licensing. Yankee Atomic Electric Company, Framingham, MA – 1984. Loss of Coolant Accident Analysis and Thermal Hydraulic Engineer. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH – 1982 to 1983 Adjunct Professor in the nuclear engineering department. Cincinnati Gas and Electric, Cincinnati, OH – 1982. Nuclear Fuel Performance Engineer.

Author and Lecturer

“Legal Alert,” a monthly environmental column published in “Metal Finishing” magazine. Professionalism among lawyers – “What’s wrong with us?” – An analysis on lawyers, litigating and public perception of lawyers. Ethics – “The year in review” an analysis of changes in the law affecting all lawyers. Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession – “What drives you to drink?” An analysis of danger signs and where lawyers can get help for substance abuse problems Legal Analysis – “Does RCRA Really Apply to Your Environmental Remediation?” Legal Analysis – “Potential Contractor Liabilities and Indemnifications for the Environmental Restoration Management Contractor at the Fernald Environmental Management Project” Legal Analysis – “Decommissioning America’s Commercial Nuclear Power Plants: Running the Regulatory Gamut” Engineering Analysis – “Reactor Coolant Pump Operation During Small Break Loss of Coolant Accidents at the Yankee Rowe Nuclear Plant” Education Analysis – “Teaching Radiation Health Physics at the University Level,” The University of Cincinnati was a recipient of a $30,000 grant based upon this work.

Expert Witness

He has testified in legal malpractice cases as to standard of care, reasonableness of attorney fees, and damages for both Plaintiff and Defense Cases.

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Phillips Law Firm, Inc

9521 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242

513-985-2500 Phone
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Kevin Kohmescher
Kevin Kohmescher
20:37 07 Apr 19
Phillips Law firm did an exceptional in dealing with my situation. They made the process clear and understandable, especially in providing me my legal options and what could result from those choices. Would not hesitate to go back to them for help should I ever need it.
Kesha Williams
Kesha Williams
23:27 25 Mar 19
Exceptional expertise. Great customer service.
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16:08 16 Dec 17
Seems a great place to get legal advice I was impressed with the way they treated me
Frank Chisman
Frank Chisman
01:49 08 Mar 19
Janet Allen
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23:47 06 Jan 18
parry holt
parry holt
18:29 04 Jun 19
Mr Phillips and his associates were super helpful in answering all of our questions and concerns. The were straight forward with there answers and went above and beyond to see that we won our case.The Phillips law firm is honest and fair and there reputation at the court house impeccable
Dennis Fitzgerald
Dennis Fitzgerald
12:41 05 Jun 19
We highly recommend Mr. John Phillips should you ever need a lawyer! He handled our case in a very thorough way with attention to every detail!
Larry Lea
Larry Lea
02:21 08 Jun 19
Phillips and his Law firm provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details toward my father and I lawsuit. It was absolutely a pleasure working with the Phillips Law Firm. John, Anthony and the team did a great job!!!!!!
Heidi Rowles
Heidi Rowles
12:39 08 Jun 19
Phillips Law Firm is extremely compassionate and professional. They took care of my case so I could focus on healing and then getting on with life. I knew I was in the most capable hands as they fought and settled my case. I would highly recommend them!
Olivia Wilmink
Olivia Wilmink
15:47 13 Jun 19
I had a great experience working with Paul at Phillips Law Firm. Incorporating my company was a quick and easy process, and he answered all of the legal questions.
Tammy Grega
Tammy Grega
17:18 15 Jul 19
“I was represented better than I could have ever anticipated. My needs were put first and I was treated as a friend rather than just a client. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always put at ease. My nerves were calmed and the process was always fully explained. John Phillips fought very hard for me. He went way above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a great outcome in which he absolutely did. I couldn't have asked for a better law firm or attorney. Thank you!
Larry Pockras
Larry Pockras
02:02 26 Jul 19
John and his staff spent copious hours and energy to become intimate with our case. He presented succinct, insightful case law to support evidence of the misguided zoning applied to our issue. He fought "city hall," and nearly prevailed...until they back door changed their laws to permit what was not legal originally. He was available, and reachable whenever. His record is impeccable. You can trust his judgement.
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