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Carlin John Phillips

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Avvo Rating8.7
  • North Dartmouth, MA
  • Licensed for 28 years
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About Carlin

I grew up in a big family with seven kids. We did not have a lot of money. When I became a lawyer, I quickly realized that there were too many lawyers for insurance companies and Big Corporations and not enough lawyers fighting for the hard working people I knew and grew up with. I decided very early in my career to use my energy as a lawyer to give regular people and small business owners a voice by telling their stories in court

Practice areas

InsuranceConsumer protectionClass actionPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 50%

    All personal injury cases including car and truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicylce accidents, dog bite cases, wrongful death, constructon site accidents and child injuries. Estimate of over 500 cases and claims handled.

    28 years, 500 cases

  2. Class action: 20%

    Pursuing consumer law and wage and hour class actions in both state and federal court. Estimate of 40 plus cases and claims handled.

    23 years, 40 cases

  3. Consumer protection: 20%

    Represent consumers in claims for unfair and deceptive acts and practices by corporations and other businesses. Pursue consumer rights and remedies under Massachusetts' consumer protection law, Chapter 93A. Estimate of over 75 cases and claims handled.

    23 years, 75 cases

  4. Insurance: 10%

    Represent consumers and policy holders, individually and in class action cases, against insurance companies for the wrongful denial or reduction of insurance benefits. Estimate of over 50 cases and claims handled.

    23 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

13 Ventura Drive
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Phillips & Garcia P.C.

13 Ventura Drive
N. Dartmouth, MA, 02747

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MAActive199212/02/2020
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Adjunct ProfessorSuffolk Law School2016 - Present
Founding PartnerPhillips & Garcia, P.C.1997 - Present
OwnerCarlin J. Phillips, Esq.1996 - 1997
AssociateO'Brien Law Office1994 - 1996
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember2016 - Present
Massachusetts Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2016 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Pocket Legal GuidesThe Original Pocket Legal Guide to Massachusetts Wage and Hour Laws2016
Pocket Legal GuidesThe Original Pocket Legal Guide to Massachusetts Automobile Accident Law, Injuries, and Claims2015
Phillips & Garcia, P.C.Bitten: Your Rights When A Dog Bites2012
Word Association PublishersMassachusetts Auto Accidents: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Massachusetts Consumers Make When Buying Car Insurance2010
Word Association PublishersThe Ultimate Provider's Guide to Silent PPOs: How You Can Maximize Reimbursement From Insurance Companies and Protect Your Practice's Bottom Line2010
Phillips & Garcia, P.C.Foreclosure Lock-Outs and Trash-Outs: A Free Guide to Your Consumer Rights2010
Phillips & Garcia, P.C.Wrongful Foreclosures and Home Seizures: 5 Steps You Can Take to Stop a Wrongful Home Foreclosure or Seizure2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeN/A2000
New England School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1992
Assumption CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1987
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Class Action LitigationClass Action Trends and Updates2015
TeleconferenceHow to Bring a Class Action Without Breaking the Bank2014
American Bar AssociationTrial Instructor/Coach - Tokyo Rose: The Treason Trial of Iva Toguri D'Aquino2012
American Bar AssociationTrial Instructor/Coach - Louis Riel Treason Trial: Traitor, Patriot or Insane?2011
American Bar AssociationTrial Instructor/Coach - Brainwashing or Bank Robbery: The Retrial of Patty Hearst2010
American Bar AssociationTrial Instructor/Coach - Insanity Trial of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln2009
American Bar AssociationTrial Instrcutor/Coach - Murder at Madison Square Garden: The High-Tech Trial of Millionaire Harry Shaw For Shooting Architect Stanford White2008
American Bar AssociationTrial Instructor/Coach - Terror in San Francisco: The 1916 Preparednes Day Bombing Trial2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
A&W Maintenance, Inc. v. First Mercury Ins. Co.Insurance denial overturned by federal court judge after trial of the case to the judge on a "case stated" basis.
Mello v. Town of Dighton, C.A. No. (Bristol Cty. Sup Ct.)Verdict
Dick v. Cerner Corporation, et al, C.A. No. 4:2011cv00468 (FDCT W.D. Missouri)Settled/Court Approval
Pelletier v. Town of SomersetSettled Before Retrial

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Consumer Rights / Class Action

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Carlin is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of sales agreements, consumer rights, breach of contract and manufacturing / vendor / customer / supply chain tort. He has a genuine interest in helping people. His attention to detail is high, making you feel assured that all legal matters are done with the upmost quality. He is extremely seasoned in the legal process, with a genuine knowledge of the court system. He encourages you to ask questions to better provide legal assistance, and his staff are very helpful too. Highly recommend!
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Fantastic Attorney

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I have worked with Carlin Phillips, and have referred him cases, over the last 20 years. I can unequivocally say that he is one of the brightest and most conscientious lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with and to work with clients I have referred. He has taken on some of the largest law firms in the Country, and has come out on top.

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Quincy McKinney, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 17, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I had the privilege of associating with Carlin on a case in Arkansas that lasted a number of years and resulted in a great outcome for our client. Carlin is an awesome trial lawyer. He is dedicated, passionate, and honest. He was always over prepared, has excellent trial skills, drafting skills, and amazing attention to detail and was a major asset on our case. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring or associating with Carlin because he brings so much talent and value to the case!

John Markey, Consumer protection Attorney on Feb 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Carlin is a talented advocate who is constantly honing his craft as a trial attorney. He regularly achieves excellent results for his litigation clients. Carlin's clients also benefit from the practical and thoughtful manner in which he serves as their trusted advisor.

Jeffrey Sowa, Litigation Attorney on Feb 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Carlin is a talented and extremely creative litigator, but can also relate to clients in a down-to-earth manner. His history of success speaks for itself.

Bonner Walsh, Consumer protection Attorney on Feb 18, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have had the honor of working with Carlin on a few matters and was impressed by his level of commitment to his clients. He was knowledgeable, hard working and very driven. Anyone who becomes Mr. Phillips client will be well served.

Neil Crowley, Class action Attorney on Jul 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Attorney Phillips is always prepared for his cases and is a creative problem solver.

John Keefe, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Jason Oliver, Class action Attorney on Jan 30, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Carlin Phillips is an exceptional trial attorney. He is dedicated to his craft and always interested in learning more to be the very best at what he does. He is an outstanding consumer rights class action lawyer. I wholeheartedly recommend him and his firm.