DOUGLAS PHILLIPS
FOUNDER / OWNER
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Douglas Phillips represents clients in their most important matters. His work includes: Helping clients establish, finance, operate, and defend businesses against civil lawsuits; planning and administering Estates that protect children and families; child custody hearings and trials; and representing Defendants in serious criminal matters . On multiple occasions, he has successfully defended innocent clients facing life in prison. He is fluent in Spanish and has taken cases to trial on behalf of clients requiring Spanish, French, Persian, Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepalese, and Urdu interpretation. He has represented clients in 20 of Maryland's 24 counties.
When high school football star Elijah Gorham tragically died in 2021, Mr. Phillips represented Elijah's family and reached a settlement with Baltimore City Schools. Simultaneously, Mr. Phillips helped Elijah's family draw attention to the need for safety precautions in high school sports. As a result, in the Spring of 2022, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed into law a bill spearheaded by Mr. Phillips and Elijah's family. That bill, the Elijah Gorham Act, upgraded the emergency procedures that apply to all schools in Maryland. The bill passed the State Senate by a vote of 47-0. As a result of the settlement agreement negotiated by Mr. Phillips, Baltimore City Schools hired full-time athletic trainers and implemented sport-specific emergency plans.
Click here to see Douglas Phillips' LinkedIn profile. Phillips Law Group is a member of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce.
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Admissions to Practice Law * United States Supreme Court * United States District Court for Maryland * Maryland Supreme Court * Exec. Office on Immigration Removals
Professional Memberships * Maryland State Bar Association * Harford County Bar Association * Bar Association of Baltimore City
Criminal Trial Experience Phillips has defended hundreds of defendants across 20 of Maryland's 24 counties. He is a skilled communicator who explains client options with detail. In several cases, he has secured unanimous "not guilty" verdicts in jury trials other attorneys considered unwinnable. On other occasions, he has obtained dismissal of charges for innocent defendants facing attempted murder charges. Phillips has also defended "white collar" cases and military personnel investigated or charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Mr. Phillips also frequently represents clients in Violation of Probation hearings, sentencing hearings, and securing expungements, shielding, or modification of past verdicts and sentences.
Business Law Mr. Phillips is counsel for regional and local businesses ranging from industrial companies to medical providers to federal and state contractors. He has advised and represented on the sale or acquisition of companies and the handling of major lawsuits and investigations. He has taken numerous civil cases to trial in central and northeast Maryland. For a list of representative clients, click on the "Become a Client" tab on this page.
Wills and Estate Administration Mr. Phillips has prepared the wills and trusts of many Marylanders and is experienced in the administration of estates ranging in value from small estates to millions of dollars. He has handled caveat petitions to challenge the legitimacy of wills. Similarly, he has represented personal representatives accused of wrongdoing. He has filed cases to expose misconduct by personal representatives and to have personal representatives' powers revoked.
State and Federal Agencies Mr. Phillips has represented businesses and individuals in front of agencies such as: * Maryland Securities Commission * Maryland Department of Labor (DLLR) * Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) * Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) * Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) * Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) * Maryland Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Division * Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) * Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission * Zoning and planning departments * County school boards * County Code Enforcement & Inspections * Baltimore County Liquor Board
Civic Involvement * Churchville Presbyterian Church, member and Vacation Bible School teacher * Churchville Lions, member and corporate sponsor * Harford County Chamber of Commerce * Corporate Sponsor, Char Hope Foundation * Corporate Sponsor, Harford Family House * Corporate Sponsor, Churchville Rec Baseball * 7 Strong Foundation general counsel and sponsor (in memory of Elijah Gorham) * Booster, Naval Academy Athletic Association (Blue *N Gold) * Youth lacrosse and wrestling coach * Former high school varsity head coach, Patterson High School
"Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder."
- Rumi
"The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom,
and to shun evil is understanding.”
- Job 28:28
What we Believe.
"We represent clients with passion because we believe in them. It is a privilege to help clients make their dream into reality, protect themselves and their family, or get a second chance at life."