Phillip engages in CIVIL LITIGATION DEFENSE in federal and state courts in Missouri and Illinois. He tries lawsuits and is involved in mediation and arbitration. He is experienced in handling complex cases that involve catastrophic injuries, multiple plaintiffs, and several defendants.Phillip is experienced in representing regional, and national clients in the trucking industry. He works with TRANSPORTATION clients in all aspects of the business including immediate response investigations after accidents, regulatory compliance, and general risk management. Among Phillip’s experience prior to becoming an attorney is purchasing in the livestock feed industry, a role that required close dealings with trucking firms and their drivers. These experiences help Phillip in protecting the interests of transportation companies, particularly in catastrophic injury and complex litigation cases.Phillip’s practice includes defending manufacturing companies in PRODUCTS LIABILITY cases in a variety of products including heavy machinery, agricultural equipment and consumer goods. His experience of operating heavy equipment and a wide range of tools while growing up on a farm affords Phillip a unique perspective in representing product manufacturers. He has experience in defending product manufacturers in catastrophic injury cases involving power tools, augers, cranes, grain bins, all-terrain vehicles and many other consumer products. Phillip provides fresh, creative ideas when faced with unusual circumstances involving a lot of moving parts.Phillip is experienced in providing thoughtful INSURANCE COVERAGE opinions and guidance. He represents commercial insurers in complex coverage disputes involving various lines of insurance. He is experienced in providing opinions and litigating coverage and bad-faith cases. Phillip also has expertise and experience in handling coverage issues and litigation involving first-party property damage claims. His skills are enhanced by his prior employment by a large insurance company where he routinely addressed coverage issues, both in litigation and pre-suit.Phillip represents clients ranging from small entities to Fortune 500 companies in TOXIC TORT liability in Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois and in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. He defends the manufacturers and distributors of brakes, electrical components and agricultural equipment.Phillip’s varied and extensive litigation experience makes him uniquely qualified to be a strong and successful advocate for his clients.