Reid L. Phillips

Reid L. Phillips: Experienced Litigation Attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina

Reid L. Phillips is an accomplished and highly respected trial and appellate attorney dedicated to providing aggressive and effective legal representation to businesses and their owners. With a proven track record of success in complex business disputes, Mr. Phillips specializes in defending against a wide range of legal challenges, including class action lawsuits, malpractice claims, serious personal injury and death claims, and significant contractual disputes. He consistently receives recognition for his strategic thinking, meticulous preparation, and courtroom advocacy, earning him the designation as a Fellow with the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Mr. Phillips represents clients before federal and state courts across North Carolina and beyond, handling matters involving contracts, securities, antitrust, unfair competition, copyright and trademark infringement, and non-compete agreements. He possesses a deep understanding of the legal landscape and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. His peers recognize him as a ‘great trial lawyer,’ a testament to his dedication and skill.

Recent Case Experience: Mr. Phillips has significantly impacted numerous high-stakes cases, notably his successful defense of shareholder, customer, and employee class action lawsuits across diverse industries including retail, banking, insurance, and manufacturing. These victories demonstrate his expertise in navigating complex litigation strategies and protecting his clients’ interests.

Areas of Expertise: Mr. Phillips’ practice encompasses a broad spectrum of litigation, including:

• Bet-the-Company Litigation: He expertly handles disputes with significant financial ramifications, employing sophisticated legal techniques to protect his clients’ business operations and assets.
• Commercial Litigation: Mr. Phillips provides counsel and representation in a variety of commercial disputes, resolving complex contract disagreements and safeguarding business interests.
• Litigation - Banking and Finance: With extensive experience in the banking and financial sectors, he represents banks, business owners, and investors in state and federal court litigation and arbitration related to complex issues, including securities and antitrust matters.
• Litigation - Intellectual Property: Mr Phillips defends businesses and product manufacturers against infringement claims.
• Professional Liability Litigation: He has a particular focus on representing legal and accounting professionals involved in professional liability litigation, utilizing his knowledge of ethical and legal standards to defend his clients.

Recognition and Awards: Mr. Phillips’ dedication and success have been consistently recognized by leading industry publications and organizations. He has been repeatedly honored as a Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance by the Greensboro Bar Association (2015, 2017, 2019, 2023) and consistently receives accolades from Best Attorney USA, The Best Lawyers in America©, and Benchmark Litigation. He was also named a Triad “Lawyer of the Year” in Banking & Finance Litigation (2015, 2017, 2019, 2023), and recognized in Business North Carolina’s “Legal Elite” in Litigation (2006, 2012-2015) and Super Lawyers Business Edition for Business Litigation (2015).

Key Credentials & Affiliations: Mr. Phillips’ legal credentials reflect his commitment to excellence and client advocacy. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (2003-present), a winner of the Denise E. Maleska Leadership Service Award (Leadership Greensboro, 2018), and has been recognized in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” (2017). He is regularly selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Attorney USA (since 2001) and has been recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) in Business Litigation (2006-2024), consistently ranked in the Top 100 (2008-2010, 2013-2015, 2018, 2022) by Best Attorneys USA. He is also recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for Litigation: General Commercial (2008-2025) and Benchmark Litigation as a “Local Litigation Star” in Antitrust, General Commercial, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury and Securities Law (2016-2023). Mr. Phillips’ legal practice is bolstered by his involvement in the Greensboro Bar Association (Winner of the Distinguished Service Award, 2018) and his recognition in Business North Carolina’s “Power List” (2021-2024).

Bar Admissions: Reid L. Phillips is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts of North Carolina, demonstrating his commitment to providing comprehensive legal counsel to clients throughout the state.

Education: Mr. Phillips is a graduate of [Law School Name], where he earned his Juris Doctor degree.

Awards & Recognition (Continued): Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2001; Order of the Long Leaf Pine (2022)