Gerald Joseph Phillips

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Gerald Joseph Phillips

also known as Gerald J. Phillips

5.0
8 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 60 years

Family Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family

24 Corporate Plaza Dr 2nd Fl, Newport Beach, CA

About Gerald

Biography

Gerald J. Phillips was born in Westwood Massachusetts in 1940. Mr. Phillips has been an Orange County resident since his arrival in this community in 1966 to serve as a Judge Advocate at the U.S. Ma...

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Family 100%

58 years | 2,500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 57 years

State: California

Acquired: 1968

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 60 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1965

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca Curtin

24 Corporate Plaza Dr 2nd Fl, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP

2 Park Plaza, Suite 700, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

experience with Gerry Phillips

Mr. Phillips has assisted me on two occasions about 18 years apart. On one case we had to go through a full court hearing and decision. He was excellent in preparation and court demeanor. The outcome was reasonably favorable to me. On the second occasion, he provided guidance which led to a negot...iated settlement. While his hourly rate is high, he is actually very cost effective because of his knowledge and experience.

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Gerald Joseph Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements

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Walter McKeague

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Fancher

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Pederzani

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gerry exemplifies the word Superb . He is a vigorous advocate who achieves outstanding results for his clients . He is incredibly talented , and has been recognized for his achievements numerous times by his peers ."

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Ben Phillips

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Gerry Phillips is universally recognized by the bench and bar as among the very best family lawyers in Southern Califonia."

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Michael Gazin

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"It is my honor to endorse Gerry Phillips. Gerry is the consumate trial attorney and any client who has Gerry in his/her corner has an advocate of the highest ethics, trial skills and knowledge of the law. Gerry is an impressive force in the courtroom and has the total respect of the Family Law Bench and Bar in Orange County, CA."

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Thomas Stabile

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Orange County Attorney of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Charles Garrity Award, Orange County Bar Association

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Top 10% of Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

1980

Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Phillips, Whisnant, Gazin & Gorczyca, LLP

1900 - Present

Retired Partner, Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP

1966 - 1987

Judge Advocate, United States Marine Corps

1965 - 1997

Attorney, Law Office of Gerald J. Phillips

Associations

1990 - Present

Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court

Barrister

1986 - Present

November 10th Association

Founding Member and Trustee

2011 - 2013

Big Canyon Country Club

Board of Directors

1987 - 1990

Orange County Bar Association

Board of Directors

1987 - 1988

Mesa Verde Country Club

President

1986 - 1987

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

1984 - 1985

Marine Corps Reserve Officer's Association Western Division

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Manfer

Reversal of later date of separation

Marriage of Chandler

Favorable reversal

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Education

1965

Boston University School of Law

Doctor of Law (JD)

1962

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2002

Business Valuation

Business Valuation in Family Law

1997

Orange County Bar Association

Trial Tactics

1984

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Drafting Marital Agreements

Languages

English

Activity

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