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Ben Phillips
also known as John Benedict Phillips
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Biography
AV® Preeminent™ rated Orange County trial and appellate family law attorney; Certified Family Law Specialist; dissolution of marriage (divorce) and parentage (paternity) cases; negotiation and litigation of complex property and support issues involving high-income/high-net-worth clients; negotiation and litigation of high conflict child custody proceedings; expertise with business valuation and determination of controllable cash flow (income available for support) in cases involving business owners and self-employed parties; passionate and compassionate family law advocate.
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP
24 Corporate Plaza Drive, Second Floor, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP
2 Park Plaza, Suite 700, Irvine, CA, 92614
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Posted by Doug | November 01, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Absolutely the "Best Attorney"
I had to endure a three year divorce process and learned a lot from it. First and mainly, I should have retained John "Ben" Phillips first off. I had three attorneys prior to retaining Ben and if you combined all three prior attorneys as a team, they could even come close to Ben's expertise in family...
Posted by Chad | September 05, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
The Best Of the Best!
“Because of Ben's expert advice, forethought and planning, I can say that I have shared in the most important moments of my son's life. I started out without any visitation agreement for my son. I went through over a dozen ex parte notices during a nasty divorce. At the end of the day I ended u...
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
Ben Phillips is the finest attorney I have ever known. My marital dissolution was financially very complex with substantial assets at issue. He successfully managed the process, including a 4 day trial. He is professional, responsive, intelligent, articulate and, most of all, kind and compassionat...
Posted by Connie | August 10, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
J. Benedict "Ben" Phillips, one of the best divorce attorneys in Orange County
Divorce is never easy. Mine was very complex. Having been married for 42 years and acquiring several businesses (both in and out of state) and a long list of assets, the research of appropriate documents required many hours and the ability to keep everything organized. Ben was always 10 steps ahea...
Ben Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ben is truly a rising star among the ranks of family law attorneys. Groomed and trained by the best, he is bright, professional and highly respected among the bench and bar. It is a pleasure to rub shoulders with such an attorney."
"Ben is a great attorney, and perhaps more importantly, a great person. He is smart, eloquent, and ethical and is an asset to the OC family law community."
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"Excellent lawyer. Respected by the bench and the bar. I consulted with him on my own matter and was very impressed. I have also spoken with former clients and they were incredibly positive. You can't go wrong retaining Ben."
"Ben is an outstanding Lawyer who is very deserving of his 10.0 Avvo rating . He goes the extra mile for his clients , and achieves outstanding results . Ben is held in the highest regard by his peers ."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. John is very professional and knowledgeable in family law. He cares about his clients and represents him to his best ability."
"I endorse this lawyer. His willingness to contribute to the AVVO community along with the substance of those contributions displays an attorney that is ready, willing and able to zealously advocate for his clients. I wouldn't think twice about referring a potential client to Ms. Phillips."
"I have worked across the table on a couple of cases with Ben over the years. He has always been a straight shooter and tries to resolve the matter without litigation if possible. Currently we have a matter that had to go to trial. Ben is a very good trial attorney skilled with his cases."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Attorneys in Orange County, Orange Coast Magazine
2019
Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Attorneys In Southern California Rising Stars, Los Angeles Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Attorneys In Orange County Rising Stars, Orange Coast Magazine
2015
Top Attorneys In Southern California Rising Stars, Los Angeles Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Attorney, OC Register METRO Magazine
2014
Top Attorneys Rising Stars, Los Angeles Magazine
2014
Top Attorney, AVVO
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP
2005 - 2013
Attorney, Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP
Associations
2017 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2008 - Present
Celtic Bar Association of Orange CountyMember
2007 - Present
Robert Banyard Inn of CourtMember
2016 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair Elect
2015 - 2015
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary/Treasurer
2014 - 2014
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
2009 - 2013
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
Marriage of Akhavain (2014 WL 853078)
Successful temporary child and spousal support appeal
In Re Marriage of Manfer (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 925
Successful Date of Separation Appeal
In Re Marriage of Deffner (2006) 143 Cal.App.4th 662
Successful Family Law Appeal
Education
2005
Chapman Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Univ of California Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002
University of California, Davis
AB
Speaking Engagements
2016
Family Law Section Meeting
Status-Only Judgments and the Family Code §2337 Conditions
2015
Family Law Practicum
Initial Requests for Orders
2014
Family Law Practicum
Post-Judgment Modification of Orders
2013
Law School Guest Lecturer
Community Property
2012
Law School Guest Lecturer
Surrogacy and Reproductive Rights
2010
Custody Litigation the Old Fashioned Way
Child Custody
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
When are restricted stock awards considered income for child support purposes?
23 Apr 2013
Q&A
SANCTION for ATRO violation by ex-spouse
07 Mar 2012
Q&A
What happens if you do not pay court ordered child care expenses and alimony?
28 Mar 2011