Jake Phillips

Jake Phillips, Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Entertainment, and IP

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Atlanta, GA

Practicing business in Atlanta since 2011.

15+
Years practicing
2
Bar admissions

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Jake Phillips is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and IP. Jake has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Based in
Atlanta, GA
Experience
over 15 years
Known for
Business · Entertainment · IP
  • Handles Business, Entertainment, and IP matters from Atlanta, GA.
  • Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Jake Phillips: Jake Phillips is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and IP. Jake has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jake takes on

Jake concentrates on business, entertainment, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jake handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jake takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jake agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jake takes entertainment matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jake agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jake takes ip matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jake agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jake Phillips — business lawyer in Atlanta

Jake Phillips is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and IP. Jake has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Jake Phillips counsels entertainment and digital media companies, as well as high profile consumer brands, on intellectual property-related matters. His practice focuses on entertainment, media, intellectual property and technology transactions. He also provides strategic advice and counseling related to new media business models, negotiation strategy, legal exposure and risk avoidance to clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies with digital media and entertainment-related offerings to studios and established production companies to cutting-edge start-ups and tech companies. Jake’s experience also includes policy-related advice, advocacy and strategy, as well as entertainment, antitrust and general commercial litigation. Prior to practicing law, Jake was an actor, entrepreneur and advocate for equal opportunities in childhood education.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Variety, 'Legal Impact Report,' 2026
•Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2017-2020

How Jake handles business matters

Jake Phillips counsels entertainment and digital media companies, as well as high profile consumer brands, on intellectual property-related matters. His practice focuses on entertainment, media, intellectual property and technology transactions. He also provides strategic advice and counseling related to new media business models, negotiation strategy, legal exposure and risk avoidance to clients…

The kind of cases Jake takes

Jake reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, entertainment, and ip matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)

    J.D. Berkeley · 2010

  • Duke University

    B.S. · 1997

Jurisdictions

Jake's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    2014 · ACTIVE

  • California U.S. Dist

    2011 · ACTIVE

Jake studied at J.D. Berkeley in University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) and B.S. in Duke University.

Law school and academic background

Jake completed J.D. Berkeley in University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) and B.S. in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jake runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Jake's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional & Community Involvement •Founder, Zeitgeist Community Learning Center, 2003-2010 •President, Board of Directors •Member, Screen Actors Guild, 1999-Present

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Locations

Jake Phillips's office in Atlanta

Jake's primary office is at Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA, 30305. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500

Atlanta, GA 30305

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jake Phillips — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jake usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jake charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jake's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jake will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jake

Jake discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jake confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jake's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jake Phillips

  • How much does it cost to hire Jake for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jake walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jake offer a free consultation?

    Jake charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jake's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Jake's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jake gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jake take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Jake is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jake will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jake?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jake will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jake accepting new business clients right now?

    Jake's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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