Syd Phillips, Business Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Litigation
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Houston, TX
Practicing business in Houston since 1982.
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Syd Phillips is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Syd has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Syd Phillips.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Syd Phillips: Syd Phillips is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Syd has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Syd Phillips.
Areas of practice
Syd's practice areas in Houston
Syd concentrates on business, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Syd handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Employment
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Litigation
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Business cases in Houston, Texas
Syd takes business matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Syd agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Houston, Texas
Syd takes employment matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Syd agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Houston, Texas
Syd takes litigation matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Syd agrees to represent you.
Biography
Syd Phillips, business attorney serving Houston
Syd Phillips is a member based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Syd has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Syd Phillips. Syd works from Houston, Texas and takes on business matters across the region.
Mr. Syd Phillips is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, labor-employment and 1 other area of law. Syd received a B.A. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1971, and has been licensed for 44 years. Syd practices at Syd Phillips in Houston, TX.
Syd's approach to business cases
Mr. Syd Phillips is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, labor-employment and 1 other area of law. Syd received a B.A. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1971, and has been licensed for 44 years. Syd practices at Syd Phillips in Houston, TX.
Clients Syd works with
Syd reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and litigation matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Syd studied and practices
Southwestern University
J.D. · 1976
California State University at Northridge
B.A. · 1971
Jurisdictions
Syd's state bar admissions
Texas US Supreme Cou
1982 · ACTIVE
Syd studied at J.D. in Southwestern University and B.A. in California State University at Northridge.
Law school and academic background
Syd completed J.D. in Southwestern University and B.A. in California State University at Northridge. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Syd runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Syd's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California State Bar of Texas
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Locations
Syd Phillips's office in Houston
Syd's primary office is at 1155 Dairy Ashford St., Ste. 104, Houston, TX, 77079-3011. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Syd 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 Syd usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Syd charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Syd'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; Syd will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Houston, Texas
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 Syd
Syd 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. Syd confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Syd'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 Syd Phillips
How much does it cost to hire Syd for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Syd walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Syd offer a free consultation?
Syd charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Syd's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Syd's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas 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. Syd gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Syd take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Syd is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Syd 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 Syd?
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. Syd will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Syd accepting new business clients right now?
Syd'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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