Biography
Michael J. Phillips is an attorney at Phillips Law Offices in Chicago. He attended the University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate degree, with majors in both finance and political science. After college, he earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law as a member of the Dean’s List.
Since his freshman summer in college, Michael has worked at Phillips Law Offices. During law school, he also clerked at the office, frequently spending late nights at the firm after a long day of classes.
Notable Case Results
- $15,000,000 settlement on behalf of a 48 year old father who suffered a cardiac arrest and died as a result of an error during outpatient hernia surgery
- $2,500,000 pre-suit settlement on behalf of a 78 year old man who died when a physician injured his heart during the placement of chest tubes
- $1,250,000 settlement on behalf of a young man who fractured his wrist at an amusement facility.
- $1,025,000 policy-limits medical malpractice settlement on behalf of an elderly woman who died as a result of an undiagnosed aortic dissection.
- $751,000 medical malpractice settlement on behalf of a woman who was inadvertently administered the wrong medication during an outpatient procedure.
- $325,000 pre-suit settlement on behalf of a woman who fractured her wrist during physical therapy.
- $100,000 pre-suit settlement on behalf of a young man who suffered a concussion after being struck in a crosswalk.
Focused and Driven
A third-generation trial lawyer, Michael takes great pride in continuing the legacy of his grandfather, who founded the firm. He appreciates the opportunity to work alongside both his father, attorney Stephen D. Phillips, and brother, attorney Stephen J. Phillips, in representing injured people and their families.
Michael is admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He is also one of the youngest members of the Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Board of Advocates, a distinction that reflects his dedication to trial advocacy and representing individuals who have been harmed by the negligence of others.
Settlements and Verdicts
- ___ v. Confidential Hospital, Medical Malpractice Settlement $15,000,000
- ___ v. Confidential Hospital, Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Settlement $2,500,000
- ___ v. Confidential Defendant, Amusement Facility Injury Settlement $1,250,000
- ___ v. Confidential Hospital, Medical Malpractice Policy-Limits Settlement $1,025,00
- ___ v. Confidential Defendant, Golf Cart Accident, Full Policy Limit Pre-Suit Settlement $1,000,000
- ___ v. Confidential Defendant, Medical Malpractice Settlement $751,000
- ___ v. Confidential Defendant, Physical Therapy Injury Pre-Suit Settlement $325,000