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
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.
29 years, 500 cases
Pursuing consumer law and wage and hour class actions in both state and federal court. Estimate of 40 plus cases and claims handled.
24 years, 40 cases
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.
24 years, 75 cases
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.
24 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
Phillips & Garcia P.C.
13 Ventura Drive
N. Dartmouth, MA, 02747
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 1992 | 02/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor | Suffolk Law School | 2016 - Present |
Founding Partner | Phillips & Garcia, P.C. | 1997 - Present |
Owner | Carlin J. Phillips, Esq. | 1996 - 1997 |
Associate | O'Brien Law Office | 1994 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Consumer Advocates | Member | 2016 - Present |
Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Pocket Legal Guides | The Original Pocket Legal Guide to Massachusetts Wage and Hour Laws | 2016 |
Pocket Legal Guides | The Original Pocket Legal Guide to Massachusetts Automobile Accident Law, Injuries, and Claims | 2015 |
Phillips & Garcia, P.C. | Bitten: Your Rights When A Dog Bites | 2012 |
Word Association Publishers | Massachusetts Auto Accidents: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Massachusetts Consumers Make When Buying Car Insurance | 2010 |
Word Association Publishers | The Ultimate Provider's Guide to Silent PPOs: How You Can Maximize Reimbursement From Insurance Companies and Protect Your Practice's Bottom Line | 2010 |
Phillips & Garcia, P.C. | Foreclosure Lock-Outs and Trash-Outs: A Free Guide to Your Consumer Rights | 2010 |
Phillips & Garcia, P.C. | Wrongful Foreclosures and Home Seizures: 5 Steps You Can Take to Stop a Wrongful Home Foreclosure or Seizure | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | 2000 | |
New England School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
Assumption College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Class Action Litigation | Class Action Trends and Updates | 2015 |
Teleconference | How to Bring a Class Action Without Breaking the Bank | 2014 |
American Bar Association | Trial Instructor/Coach - Tokyo Rose: The Treason Trial of Iva Toguri D'Aquino | 2012 |
American Bar Association | Trial Instructor/Coach - Louis Riel Treason Trial: Traitor, Patriot or Insane? | 2011 |
American Bar Association | Trial Instructor/Coach - Brainwashing or Bank Robbery: The Retrial of Patty Hearst | 2010 |
American Bar Association | Trial Instructor/Coach - Insanity Trial of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln | 2009 |
American Bar Association | Trial Instrcutor/Coach - Murder at Madison Square Garden: The High-Tech Trial of Millionaire Harry Shaw For Shooting Architect Stanford White | 2008 |
American Bar Association | Trial Instructor/Coach - Terror in San Francisco: The 1916 Preparednes Day Bombing Trial | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 Somerset | Settled Before Retrial |
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September 3, 2020
Posted by Stephen
July 23, 2015
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.
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.