“The most sacred of the duties of a government is to do equal and impartial justice to all its citizens”   THOMAS JEFFERSON, 1816     I am H. Edward Phillips, Attorney at Law, and I have been serving the legal community for over 16 years.  I am licensed to practice in both North Carolina and Tennessee and am also admitted before the bar of The Supreme Court of the United States.  My sole focus is protecting your legal rights and assisting you in navigating your path through our legal system.  I view the attorney-client relationship as one built on trust and respect.     “Justice is the fundamental law of society.” Thomas Jefferson, 1816      In me you will have an advocate who will seek to protect your rights and fight hard to ensure that justice is done.  My practice centers on general areas of law, including but not limited to the following: wills, trusts, estate planning, mortgage reform, establishing small businesses, debtor creditor issues, traffic citations (including speeding tickets), assistance with misdemeanor charges and probation violations.   I also have substantial experience in the field of utility regulation and can assist you in matters before the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. Please remember that access to the courts is provided to all, especially to those who may have little power, influence or resources. I am here to serve you. *Attention* Mr. Phillips has added a Russian translator to his staff and looks forward to serving the Russian Community in both North Carolina and Tennessee.         Contact Us:   Contact@PhillipsLawPractice.com       *Attention* Mr. Phillips has added a Russian translator to his staff and looks forward to serving the Russian Community in both North Carolina and Tennessee.   Our Law Office serves Chapel Hill, Henderson, Louisburg, Youngsville, Zebulon, Oxford, Wake Forest, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Dunn and Wendell.    Latest News      The Phillips Law Practice Blog is coming soon.   Mortgage Modification and Banking issues have taken the lead for Mr. Phillips this month. He and a fellow attorney in Wake Forest have joined forces to file suit against an out-of-state bank in order to ensure fair treatment for their clients. Please contact Mr. Phillips if you need assistance with mortgage modification or Unfair Trade Practice issues due to possible unsound lending practices.   Mr. Phillips has been adding clients that need representation before various Boards and Commissions. Mr. Phillips’ 15 years of experience in administrative law can certainly be used to assist you with your administrative law needs.   Mr. Phillips is continuing his work in District Court and is always adding private and appointed clients. Also, please be mindful that when confronted by the Police always remain calm and courteous as your cooperation will be taken into consideration during the disposition process. However, please understand that you have the right to avoid self-incrimination. In other words, whatever you do, never admit guilt as the State has the burden to prove that you committed the conduct for which you are being charged. If you have been charged with committing a crime please feel free to contact Mr. Phillips to discuss your case.    View the News Archives       Your Legal Rights                                 ... "because of these factors alone it is typically better to seek a reduction or dismissal of the charges brought against you as a licensed driver"     Know your rights. You do not have to be harassed by calls from collectors. We can help negotiate payment terms on outstanding debt and avoid collection activity. We cannot guarantee results – but we will seek to protect your rights.     Mr. Phillips continues to represent clients before the North Carolina Utilities Commission in matters ranging from disconnecting non-paying wholesale customers to numbering resource issues for telecommunications providers in North Carolina. In addition, Mr. Phillips served as a senior staff attorney with the Tennessee Regulatory Authority and can provide assistance to small utilities seeking TRA approval of various matters.         (more info HERE)     (more info HERE)     (more info HERE)                                           THE LAW OFFICE OF H. EDWARD PHILLIPS, PLLC P.O. Box 1074, Wake Forest, NC 27588-1074 (919) 556-0898 Edward.Phillips@PhillipsLawPractice.com     Copyright 2009,  The Law Office of H. Edward Phillips,  All Rights Reserved Website Design by TriCitiesWebSolutions.com   Legal Disclaimer: The information found in this website and related blog is provided as a general reference work as a public service. The reader is advised to check for changes to current law and to consult with a qualified attorney on any legal issue. The use of this material does not create an attorney-client relationship with The Law Office of H. Edward Phillips, PLLC or any of its attorneys. 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Your Rights at a Glance [back to top]  Speeding Tickets: Please be advised that traffic enforcement has surged over the past several months and we should all be more careful when driving. However, if you have been given a citation for speeding there are adverse consequences. First, you may receive points on your driver’s license. Secondly, the levying of these points on your license will likely result in an increase in your insurance rates for three years. Because of these factors alone it is typically better to seek a reduction or dismissal of the charges brought against you as a licensed driver. I can provide that service, and most cases ensure that you do not have to appear in court and take time away from work or family. My legal fee for minor traffic violations starts at $125. If you have questions, please contact me as time is of the essence.  Consumer Law: Our website is being built.  Please stay tuned for more to come.  Thank you for your patience.  Utility Law: Our website is being built.  Please stay tuned for more to come.  Thank you for your patience.		Latest News [back to top] August 2009: So far this month, Mr. Phillips has concentrated his efforts on the drafting of wills, creditor-debtor issues and marketing the firm. July 2009: The law firm officially opened its doors to the public on July 1, 2009. Since that time, we have been taking in clients. As a matter of fact, our firm assisted one client in particular who had a speeding charge, driving on revoked license and two failures to appear in two different North Carolina counties. These were serious charges, considering they were compounded because Mr. Phillips’ client missed the original court dates several years before seeking our assistance. However, through good communication with the District Attorney a successful conclusion of the matter was obtained, including the dismissal of two of the charges. Mr. Phillips was also successful in assisting a utility client resolve a matter before the North Carolina Utilities Commission. June 2009: H. Edward Phillips has finalized his transition as an in-house attorney with a Fortune 500 company located in the Triangle to begin his solo-practice. He is looking forward to assisting clients with their needs and fulfilling his dream of ensuring access to justice for all.