Wayne Philips

Wayne Philips

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Mission Viejo, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Elder Law ... +2 more

26060 Acero, Suite 217, Mission Viejo, CA

About Wayne

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 22 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2003

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Wayne Philips

26060 Acero, Suite 217, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

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Wayne Philips's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by T.T. | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Upfront, honest

So far it has been a great experience from administration -Kathy to the great Lawyer himself. Finally we were directed to the right person.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

a client for years

Mr. Philips listens to your concerns and addresses them. He holds your hand through the process so that you understand the situation. He has helped me through numerous legal problem in and out of court. He knows the law and knows what is applicable to win. He is good with follow up. On top of t...hat, he is a sincere person.

Posted by Caitlin | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beyond my greatest expectations

Wayne took my complicated case to trial, getting on late in the game after I had created a seemingly no win situation for myself. Superb trial/courtroom skills. He knows the law. He knows how to use the law. He applies the law surgically. I came to realize I wasn't the smartest one in the room. ... Amazing result.

Posted by Andrew | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank You Wayne!

I hired Wayne for a case and it was the best move I ever made. He understood the issues, was able to finesse opposing counsel, and was efficient and responsive to my needs. Great job Wayne!

Posted by Joan | December 4, 2014

Great in the courtroom

Wayne handled a trial for me. The other side was totally impossible and lied and cheated and made things up by Wayne just took it all in stride and won my case!

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Wayne Philips's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Perkins

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. One of my client's fired me and hired Mr. Philips for what I call a complex real property issue. Complex to me and to our judge apparently. It has been a pleasure working with him to get the client a fair result."

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John Vukmanovic

Elder law lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Wayne is an excellent lawyer that achieves superior results for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with elder and family law issues, as well as probate litigation."

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Louis Roberts

Business lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a hard working ethical attorney to whom I refer anyone who needs help with a Business or Real Estate case."

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Joseph Ferrucci

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wayne is an extremely intelligent and astute lawyer. Any client who retains him should rest assured that he will be thorough and formulate the best strategy for their matter. He has a unique background and excellent track record."

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James Gandy

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I meet any clients seeking an experienced and aggressive attorney - for family or business, I send them to Wayne. He is strong advocate for his clients. If anyone needs help, I would highly recommend using his services."

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Andrew Carlton

Litigation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Wayne's reputation is simply superb. He is both a well-known and respected lawyer in the community. If I was in need of a litigator, Wayne would be the absolute first lawyer I would call in."

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David Duringer

Litigation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Wayne is an outstanding and dedicated trial attorney. I highly recommend him for any litigation matter under consideration."

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William Ausman

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Wayne Philips is a hardworking, straight shooter who knows how to get things done."

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John Ireland

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have no hesitation in recommending or referring clients to Wayne Philips. Wayne is a lawyer’s lawyer. Extremely knowledgable and excellent in the courtroom, I greatly appreciate having the opportunity to consult with him on my own cases. His ability to size up a situation and take effective and assertive action is top-notch. I highly recommend him."

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Shahravan Golesorkhi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because professional, knowledgeable family law attorneys are hard to come by. Attorneys who are not afraid to take their client’s cause to trial are even more rare. Mr. Philips is one of the better attorneys which I have had the pleasure of going up against in Orange County. He understands family law flawlessly, he is an excellent trial lawyer and he really cares for his client. I wish more of my opponents were like him."

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Anthony Modarelli

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John Vukmanovic

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Louis Roberts

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James Gandy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Ferrucci

Business lawyer

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David Duringer

Trusts lawyer

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Andrew Carlton

Construction and development lawyer

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William Ausman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Shahravan Golesorkhi

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Ireland

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Distinguished Service Award, Orange County Bar Association

2015

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Distinguished Service Award, Orange County Bar Association

2013

Southern California Super Lawyer nominee, Super Lawyers

2013

Distinguished Service Award, Orange County Bar Association

2012

Southern California Super Lawyer nominee, Super Lawyers

2012

Distinguished Sevice Award, Orange County Bar Association

2009

Southern California Super Lawyer nominee, Super Lawyers

2004

Leadership Award, U.S. Government

2002

Mayor's Commendation, Local Housing Task Force

2001

Distinguished Graduate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Managing Attorney, Wayne Philips Law

2002 - 2005

General Counsel, Rutherford & Associates

1998 - 2002

U.S. Military, Judge Advocate General (JAG)

Associations

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Courts of England & Wales

Solicitor, Admitted to Rolls

Orange County Mandatory Fee Arbitration

Arbitrator

Sample of Legal Cases

Gaddis v. United States

Appeal from trial verdict -- Client won

Cantamar v. Smurro

Trial to verdict -- client won.

Manriquez v. Green Tree Servicing, LLC

Trial -- case favorably settled before verdict.

Wayne v. Thomas

Trial to verdict -- Client won

Bavry v. Dresser

Jury trial -- Client won

Mary v. HOA

Trial verdict -- client won

Wray v. Coto

Trial arbitration to verdict -- Client won

Eliz v. Joseph

Trial to verdict -- Client won

Sparkuhl v. Price

Settled pending trial -- Client won

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Education

1996

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

N/A

Chapman University

Master of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Laughlin Senior's Center

Skilled Nursing benefits via Medicare

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Grandparent Visitation in California

N/A

CA HOA Round-Up

Homeowner Associations -- Getting the Bugs Out

Publications

2009

SLO Grandparent Visitation in California

Languages

English

Activity

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