As a senior litigation associate, Phil's primary practices are commercial construction law, general business litigation, and firearms law. He has experience in both trials and arbitrations, and he frequently negotiates favorable outcomes for clients through mediation.
In his construction law practice, Phil has represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in disputes involving claims of delay, negligent construction, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of warranty. He also assists clients with contract drafting and negotiation and filing of lien and bond claims, as well as advising on compliance with local ordinances.
In his general business litigation practice, he frequently defends against and prosecutes claims for breach of contract and warranty, tortious interference with contractual relations, premises liability, and negligence. Phil manages the Georgia litigation portfolios for one of the largest agriculture supply companies and one of the largest construction equipment and materials suppliers in the United States.
In addition to his litigation work, Phil has an extensive firearms law practice. He frequently advises clients on Second Amendment jurisprudence and federal and state firearms laws and regulations, including the National Firearms Act and the Gun Control Act. His representative experience in this area also includes advising clients on:
- Avenues for restoring federal and state firearms rights;
- Requirements for the acquisition, registration, and interstate relocation of restricted firearms;
- The laws and regulations governing the acquisition and storage of black powder, gun powder, and other propellants, explosives, and restricted ammunition;
- The process for acquiring and maintaining a federal firearms license to manufacture and distribute firearms, including the reporting and inspection requirements mandated by the ATF; and
- Issues related to the acquisition, use, and storage of machine guns for local and state law enforcement.
Phil also assists clients with utilizing trusts and other estate planning tools to manage firearms collections.
During law school, Phil served as an extern with Justice David Nahmias of the Georgia Supreme Court. He also served as an intern for the Honorable Charles A. Pannell in the United States District Court, N.D. of Georgia, Atlanta Division.