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Adam C. Phillips
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Adam C. Phillips

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550 West B Street, Floor 4, San Diego, CA 92101 + 1 location

Vehicle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Dog Bites and 4 more

About Adam C. Phillips

Adam C. Phillips is a highly experienced California trial attorney focusing on personal injury and negligence cases. Before representing individuals, he spent over a decade defending governmental entities in complex legal matters, including civil rights, torts, employment law, and litigation at both trial and appellate levels in State and Federal Courts. This extensive experience has provided him with a deep understanding of legal strategies, which he now uses to secure justice for clients injured due to negligence.

Mr. Phillips earned his Bachelor of Science degree and MBA from La Sierra University and his juris doctorate from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. He is actively involved in academia as an adjunct professor at La Sierra University and has contributed to the legal field as an editor of the California Municipal Handbook. His professional achievements include the Tom & Vi Zapara School of Business Rising Star Award and the Wall Street Journal Award. Notable case results include a $1.34 million verdict in a trip-and-fall case and other significant settlements. Dedicated to excellence, Mr. Phillips combines his unique skills with a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients while contributing to the legal and academic communities.

 

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Personal Injury
Posted by JEFFREY
November 03, 2025
Hired Attorney Adam C. Phillips

I've consulted with Adam on complicated personal injury matters where he brought a great perspective based on his prior experience defending government entities. His grasp of the government claims in a personal injury setting is superb. He's able to explain complicated legal concepts into plain English.

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Posted by Michael
October 11, 2025
Hired Attorney Adam C. Phillips

We highly recommend Adam, who represented us in civil litigation this year. Aside from his diligence to the legal craft, we want to highlight Adam’s phenomenal communication skills. This was our first (and hopefully only!) experience with the legal system, and facing it felt daunting. Adam’s knowledge and patience to walk with us every step of the way gave us calm in a world of uncertainty. If you end up working with Adam, understand you’ll have someone in your corner who really cares about you. He will take the time to learn about you and meet you where you’re at. We’d all love for the gears of the law to move faster than it actually does, so be thoughtful in considering who accompanies you on that journey.

 
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  • Personal Injury 1
    • Dog Bites
  • Other 6
    • Vehicle Accidents
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Playground Accidents
    • Traumatic Falls
    • Negligent Bar Accident
    • Employment

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    Admissions
    2011, California
    Central and Southern Districts of California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Pepperdine University School of Law
    Class of 2010
    J.D.
    Other Education
    La Sierra University
    B.S.

    La Sierra University
    M.B.A.
    Finance

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