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James "JP" Phillips

James (“JP”) Phillips, the founding attorney at Phillips Legal, has developed a deep expertise in complex commercial litigation and appeals with an emphasis on breach of contract and business tort actions, including trade secret and non-compete disputes, business breakups, consumer protection violations, fraud, and theft. He has also handled numerous matters involving financial services and real estate litigation. His experience covers all phases of litigation, serving as trial counsel, arguing motions before state and federal courts, and handling appeals. This background allows Mr. Phillips to evaluate his clients’ cases with a critical eye towards developing strategies for cost-effective resolution through settlement or aggressive, contested litigation. Mr. Phillips has an uncanny ability to distill the most complex problems into easily understood concepts, highlighting his persuasion skills that have yielded consistently exceptional results in the most difficult cases.  


JP was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine from 2010 to 2015.

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Education

Experience

Experience

  • J.D., University of Denver College of Law, 2001 
  • B.A., University of Notre Dame, cum laude, 1997

Experience

Experience

Experience

  • Bryan Cave, Denver Colorado Holme Roberts & Owen, Denver Colorado 
  • Musgrave & Theis, Denver, Colorado  
  • Netzorg McKeever Koclanes & Bernhardt, Denver, Colorado  
  • Colorado Court of Appeals, Law Clerk to the Hon. Sandra I. Rothenberg

Expertise

Experience

Publications

  • Trials  
  • Appeals  
  • Breach of Contract  
  • Noncompete Agreements

Publications

Professional Involvement

Publications

  • Employment Law: Disparate Treatment Employment Discrimination, 77 Denv. U.L. Rev. 483 (2000)

Bar Admissions

Professional Involvement

Professional Involvement

  • Colorado ​

Professional Involvement

Professional Involvement

Professional Involvement

  • Thompson Marsh Inn of Court – Secretary 2011-2015, Treasurer 2015-present 
  • Faculty of Federal Advocates – Member 
  • CBA High School Mock Trial – Volunteer coach for Northfield High School 
  • DBA Young Lawyers Division – Executive Council 2008 - 2012

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