Of Counsel
Phillip is an experienced litigator who represents businesses, individuals, and employers in complex commercial and civil disputes. He brings significant courtroom experience in state and federal trial courts, along with appellate experience before Pennsylvania’s Superior and Commonwealth Courts.
His work includes contract disputes, business ownership disputes, real estate-related disputes, employment discrimination matters, creditor-debtor litigation, municipal matters, and civil rights claims. Phillip handles litigation from pre-suit investigation through pleadings, discovery, motions, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal.
Phillip also supports the firm’s higher education clients in Title IX and other civil rights disputes and provides guidance on risk management and legal compliance.
Earlier in his career, he served as deputy attorney general for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, where he represented Commonwealth agencies and officials in state and federal court. He also served as an assistant public defender in Lancaster County.
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LANCASTER, Pa. (Aug. 10, 2026) — McNees Wallace & Nurick today announced that attorney Phillip Michael has joined the firm’s Litigation Group in its Lancaster office. Michael brings more than a decade of litigation experience in both the private and public sectors. He joins McNees from a Lancaster-based law firm and previously served as deputy […]
Counsels public and private employers on labor and employment matters. Advises healthcare entities on compliance, risk management, privacy, and HIPAA.
Advises individuals and families on family law matters. Offers litigation, collaborative law, mediation, and prenuptial agreement counsel.
Trial attorney and practice leader, representing businesses in high-stakes commercial litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, and pipeline-energy infrastructure matters.
Represents commercial and business clients in complex contract disputes. Advises on shareholder rights, corporate governance, and injunctive relief matters.
