PRO
also known as Michelle A. Philo
Virtual Consultation Available
13
Practice Areas
14 years
14 years
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
Posted by Bob | January 21, 2014
Michelle Philo
My wife and I had a legal firm write our trust, when she passed away several years later I had to address several issues that were questionable.. The main issue was the billing before we even addressed changes to the trust. I then changed attorneys and law firms. Michelle picked up the ball and wh...
Posted by Jason | February 19, 2026
Lack of accountability
Michelle provided a very thorough 30 minute consultation free of charge. I agreed to move forward, Michelle said she needed a week before she could get started, two weeks later she ghosts. I have 60 days to accomplish my objective here. Michelle wasted 35 of them.
"Michelle is dedicated and hardworking. She is always professional and very involved in numerous professional organizations. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michelle is a great lawyer. She is passionate, caring and hardworking. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michelle is an asset to the local legal community. Her knowledge about business law, and other legal industries, along with her attention to detail and unparalleled follow-through make her an outstanding attorney. She has the utmost respect for her clients and fellow attorneys. I know from having worked with Michelle in the past that clients are her first priority. There is no problem too small or too large for Michelle to tackle. I am proud to know and endorse Michelle."
"Michelle is a terrific attorney! She is extremely organized, punctual, and very involved in her community. I would highly recommend Michelle!"
"Michelle is a very motivated and hardworking attorney. She is also very easy to work with and a skilled litigator. I highly recommend this attorney."
"Michelle is a visionary. She has always had big goals for our law school and then later for our alumni association and the greater legal profession. She's also extraordinarily knowledgeable in the area of civil litigation. More than once she's helped me figure out an esoteric nuance of law and motion. I am honored to count Michelle as a fellow attorney and friend."
"I endorse this lawyer."
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Dean's Alumni Award, Whittier Law School Alumni Association
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
On the Rise Top 40 Young Lawyers, American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
President's Award, Orange County Wine Society
2013
Everyday Hero Award, Orange County Women Lawyers Association
2012
Dean's Citation, Whittier Law School
2012
Silver Key Award, American Bar Association Law Student Division
2012
Gold Key Award, American Bar Association Law Student Division
2011
Silver Key Award, American Bar Association Law Student Division
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015 - Present
Principal Attorney & CEO, Philo Law Firm, P.C.
2012 - Present
Of Counsel Attorney, Kring & Chung, LLP
1900 - Present
Founder, Philo Law Firm PC
2015 - 2019
General Counsel, Adtile Technologies Inc.
2005 - 2012
Paralegal, Kring & Chung, LLP
2019 - Present
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationPresident
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaDelegate to ABA House of Delegates
2012 - Present
Whittier Law School Alumni AssociationPresident
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2018
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
2017 - 2017
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationVice President
2016 - 2016
Orange County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2016 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionChair
2014 - 2014
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2004 - 2009
Orange County Wine SocietyNewsletter Editor-in-Chief
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Overcoming Implicit Bias: Interrupting Bias in the Legal Profession
2017
Closing the Newsroom Gender Pay and Leadership Gaps
2017
Gender Equality
2014
Common Legal Questions for Start Up Businesses
2019
2016
English
Legal Answers
How to claim bank and brokerage accounts but keep the brokerage acct active?
07 Jan 2022
How do i get access my deceased daughters account ? statutory beneficiary to her estate by law she was not married
07 Jan 2022
I want to close my california corporation effective Dec 31 2012. When do I have to file by to avoid the $800 minimum tax
08 Apr 2013