Phillip Stone Griffin, experienced Litigation attorney in Winchester, VA with 9 reviews
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Phillip Stone Griffin

102 S Kent St., Winchester, VA

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Cambridge University
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University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
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University of Virginia, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Jeff milburn

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02 May, 2023
I had a situation years ago that a previous employer caused me a lot of harm and distress. I interviewed several lawyers locally and Phillip Griffin stood out heads and shoulders above anyone else. Together we built a rock solid case, so solid that the defendants changed counsel 3x's and they approached us during pretrial asking what we had to do to settle the case. It was not until the week before we were scheduled to go to trial when we shared the recorded conversations that allowed us to we reach a settlement a day before trial that we were most happy with. To close, I cannot recommend Mr. Griffin enough, so much so that 8 years later after the settlement, the defendants called me back for an interview but unfortunately, we could not come to an agreement on the position was presented. I am forever grateful that I interviewed 3 lawyers and Phillip was the last one and has been my only lawyer I have ever had to date!
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Anonymous

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03 Dec, 2018
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE HIRING THIS LAW FIRM! DID NOT SEE THE CASE THROUGH BEFORE DEMANDING MORE MONEY!
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22 Dec, 2015
Warning :: Incompetent lawyer :: Warning Was hired to defend against a contract disagreement, and Phil's incompetence cost me the entire case. He argued points that made zero sense, and was made fun of by the judge, the other lawyer, in court, and in the written motions themselves. Was often the cause of laughter in the courtroom, which is very embarrassing. He continues to bill me, and now adds on interest. I am having to hire a new lawyer just to get Phil off my back. And I lost the entire case by leaps and bounds.
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Experienced and trustworthy lawyer
“I have known Mr. Griffin for 30 years and have used his services for a variety of issues both professionally and personally. He has always been most attentive and trustworthy.”
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Effective in achieving favorable outcomes
“Together we built a rock solid case, so solid that the defendants changed counsel 3x's and they approached us during pretrial asking what we had to do to settle the case.”
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Incompetent and unprofessional in court
“He argued points that made zero sense, and was made fun of by the judge, the other lawyer, in court, and in the written motions themselves. Was often the cause of laughter in the courtroom, which is very embarrassing.”
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Billing issues and unresolved cases
“He continues to bill me, and now adds on interest. I am having to hire a new lawyer just to get Phil off my back. And I lost the entire case by leaps and bounds.”
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Disbarred and unable to represent clients
“He was disbarred the friday before our court case and of course was unable to represent me. He still continues to bill me for 'work performed on my case'”

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