Practice Emphasis 
Phil's practice focuses on representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases and proceedings. Phil also advises creditors in matters outside of bankruptcy and represents clients in commercial litigation matters.

Education 
J.D., cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School (2004)
• Managing Editor, Minnesota Law Review

B.S., University of Virginia (1997)

Judicial Clerkships

Law Clerk to the Honorable Stephen S. Mitchell, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (2004-2005)

Bar Admissions

Washington (2009)

District of Columbia (2005)

Virginia (2004) (inactive)

Noteworthy 
Prior to joining Lasher, Phil worked at an international law firm in Washington, D.C., where he focused his practice on bankruptcy law, creditors' rights, commercial litigation, and also kept an active immigration law pro bono practice.

Before attending law school, Phil worked as a Certified Public Accountant.

Phil is proficient in Spanish.

Professional and Civic 
Washington State Bar Association

King County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Publications

Note, after Warren: Revisiting Taxpayer Standing and the Constitutionality of Parsonage Allowances, 87 Minn.L.Rev. 2107 (2003)



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