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also known as David R. Phillips
An experienced attorney, David R. Phillips, has been in practice for over 25 years. His clients reside primarily in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Indiana; he can also refer clients to colleagues in Illinois when appropriate. Prior to his present firm in Valparaiso, Phillips had practiced at one of the area's most prominent, large law firms and has experience representing clients in civil litigation and insurance cases. He has successfully represented clients in dozens of jury trials throughout Indiana. In his family law practice, he takes the collaborative approach to law whenever possible, leading to the best possible outcome for all involved. His passion for justice, freedom, and civil rights drive him to maintain his personal integrity and the dignity of his clients in every case. He strives to keep the individual needs of each client first and foremost. Phillips has been 'Highly Rated' by his peers and honored as 'Notable in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.'
Phillips is active in his community by coaching and advocating for youth sports. He coached youth baseball for over 8 years, and continues to be involved as an assistant. An animal lover, he spends free time outdoors with his family and one, or more, of his three dogs. With its natural beauty and serene trails, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is his favorite hiking spot.
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Chat withState: Indiana
Acquired: 1988
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56 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kamil | February 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Don't waste your time
Extremely unprofessional experience. This attorney has been completely unresponsive for many months. Despite paying a significant retainer, there has been zero progress on my case. He consistently ignores emails and fails to show up for scheduled phone consultations. It is impossible to get a statu...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Awful communication
Does not return phone calls or keep in contact with paying clients. He was very quick to cash the check the next day, but never heard from him again, and it's been about 7 or 8 weeks. Very easily could have hired someone else and had my matter taken care of by now. Very disappointed! Would not recomm...
Posted by Jim | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Horrible Attorney
I hired Mr. Phillips to represent me in my divorce. He dragged it out for over a year not returning my phone calls for weeks. When he did return them, he would promise that he would get right on the issues and get back with me. A month would go by and I would start with the messages to call me back, ...
"One of the best legal minds I have ever encountered. Very good in the courtroom and a gentleman to work against. I endorse this lawyer. I wouldn't want him as my opponent on a regular basis because it would be difficult to win."
Personal injury lawyer
2016
Top 10% America's Most Honored Professionals, America's Most Honored
2016
Notable Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2017 - 2017
Partner, Shaw Law Office
1988 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association
1988 - Present
United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
1988
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1984
Bachelor of Science,
English