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 . 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.
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.
Click here to see Douglas Phillips' LinkedIn profile. Phillips Law Group is a member of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce.
Click below to hear a judge's comments to Phillips' client after his case was rested.
Criminal Trial Experience Phillips has defended cases involving attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, rape, drug trafficking, illegal "ghost guns", sexual assault in 1st-4th degree, assault in 1st & 2nd degree, armed robbery, and other serious felonies. Phillips has also defended "white collar" criminal indictments, businesses accused of violating securities regulations, and military personnel investigated or charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). He has taken more than 50 criminal cases to trial.
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 more than 25 civil cases to trial in central and northeast Maryland. His real estate law experience includes actions to quiet title and seek adverse possession. He has won judgments for breach of lease, wrongful detainer, and tenant holding over. He has successfully defended landlords in rent escrow lawsuits. In addition to Phillips Law Group, Mr. Phillips owns two other businesses and is active in the purchase, sale, leasing, renovation, and financing of residential real estate.
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.
Admission to Practice Law * United States Supreme Court (active) * United States District Court for Maryland (active) * Maryland Supreme Court (active) * Exec. Office on Immigration Removals (active)
Professional Memberships * Maryland State Bar Association * Harford County 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 * Harford County Chamber of Commerce * Corporate Sponsor, Char Hope Foundation * 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."