Philip Barilovits

In his maritime practice, Phil represents clients in cases arising both domestically and internationally, involving major maritime casualty, property ownership disputes, and personal injury. He provides advice and counseling on complex statutory and regulatory systems, as well as compliance with international conventions and treaties.

Having written and argued numerous dispositive motions at the trial court, Phil has also advocated for clients before the Ninth Circuit and the Federal Circuit and spent a term as appellate counsel for the California Court of Appeal. His litigation practice also includes substantial experience in class action litigation, having developed overall class action defense in a series of cases brought across the country, and he has successfully defended denial of class certification on appeal. Phil has also represented clients, both at the trial and appellate levels, in patent infringement and patent ownership suits.

In his corporate transactional practice, Phil negotiates complex private equity limited partnership agreements for large institutional clients, assists on mergers and acquisitions, and acts as outside consulting counsel for a number of start-up businesses.