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; and representing Defendants in serious criminal matters . 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, Vietnamese, and Urdu interpretation.
Phillips has defended cases involving attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, drug distribution, weapons possession, illegal "ghost guns", sexual assault, armed robbery, and other serious felonies. Phillips has also defended "white collar" criminal indictments, business clients accused of violating securities regulations, and military personnel investigated or charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Mr. Phillips has been consulted and interviewed by media outlets in connection with his work. Following the death of high school football star Elijah Gorham, Mr. Phillips helped his mother and siblings draw attention to the need for safety precautions in high school sports. 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. Mr. Phillips' work has been featured in the Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, Fox-45, WJZ-Baltimore, and WBAL-Baltimore. The Baltimore Sun also quoted Mr. Phillips in an investigative article on law enforcement brutality.
Mr. Phillips is counsel for regional and local businesses ranging from industrial companies to medical providers to federal and state contractors. He also represents property owners with transactions and property management. His client list includes numerous other attorneys who have hired him to plan their Estates or Trusts or handle their personal legal matters.
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Professional Memberships * Maryland State Bar Association * Bar Association of Baltimore City * National Association of Realtors (Broker Member) * Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors (Broker Member)
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) * Zoning and planning departments * County school boards * County Code Enforcement & Inspections
Civic Involvement * Churchville Presbyterian Church * Churchville Lions * 7 Strong Foundation (in memory of Elijah Gorham) * Booster, Naval Academy Athletic Association (Blue *N Gold) * Youth lacrosse and wrestling coach
"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 a client get a second chance, make a dream into reality, or protect themselves and their family."
- Douglas Phillips