Summary

Phil is a highly experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of serving corporate clients in a wide variety of complex litigation and transactional matters.

Phil understands that his clients are not in the business of litigation and that the goal is to resolve disputes in a cost-effective manner and on terms that are favorable to the client. He also understands that the proper role of an attorney is to help create opportunities for the client, not impose obstacles. His combined private law firm practice and general counsel experience over nearly three decades give him a unique perspective in advising his clients.

Phil is a past chair of the Indiana State Bar, Litigation Section. He graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with a B.S. in Business, Economics, and Public Policy, with High Distinction. He earned his law degree from the Vanderbilt University Law School. He has been honored by Indiana Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation) and by Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation).

Phil is also active in the community, having served in leadership positions at both the Indianapolis Zoo and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and as a volunteer for the Indianapolis 500 Festival.

Awards

  • Past Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation

  • Past Honoree, Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation

  • Recipient, Indianapolis Bar Association’s Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (2010)

  • Finalist, Indy’s Best and Brightest Awards (2009)

  • Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Association

All Service Areas

Education

  • Vanderbilt University Law School

    J.D., 1997

  • Indiana University

    B.S., Business, Economics and Public Policy, 1994

Admissions

  • State - Indiana
  • Federal - Southern District of Indiana
  • Federal - Northern District of Indiana
  • Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Professional Affiliations

  • Indiana State Bar Association

    Past Chair, Litigation Section

  • Indianapolis Bar Association

    Graduate, Bar Leader Series

Community Involvement

  • Children's Museum of Indianapolis

    Education and Experience Development Committee (2006 – present)

  • Indianapolis Zoo

    Advisory Board (2017 – present)

  • Indianapolis 500 Festival

    Volunteer

  • Indiana University Alumni Association

    Lifetime Member

  • Indiana University

    Varsity Club