Celebrating 40 Years of Legal Practice - Tony Phillips of Phillips Family Law
Phillips Family Law
We help to guide people through relationship breakdown or the nuances of family relationship issues they may be facing.
This week marks 40 years since Managing Director Tony Phillips was admitted to the legal profession. We wish to draw focus to this special milestone by celebrating and reflecting on his career to date, as a highly skilled family lawyer, leader of Phillips Family Law, and for just being a genuinely good person, in and outside of the office.
Last year Tony, Fiona Caulley and Olivia Phillips and the rest of our team, along with colleagues and friends celebrated 10 years since Phillips Family Law opened its doors for the first time. That evening, Tony reflected on the journey so far, including his years as a lawyer and Managing Director of Murdoch Lawyers in both Toowoomba and Brisbane before opening Phillips Family Law. Others also shared their stories and insights into their experiences of working alongside Tony as well as those on the opposing side of matters.
When speaking of Tony, his colleagues, peers and clients speak of his level-headed and calm approach. Tony is known for being approachable, being a skilled negotiator with an extensive knowledge and skill set. Perhaps best summed up in this feedback from a past client, “I appreciate Tony’s measured, level-headed and calm approach. He is a realist who ensures clients are cared for at every step of the process.”
Accolades
Tony has been recognised for his skills as a family lawyer for many years by his peers in both local and national awards. Tony has consistently been recognised as Preeminent & Leading Lawyer in Queensland and Australia across numerous? years and categories.?
Over his forty years of practice, Tony has seen the significant changes to the Family Law system and how it has evolved and to date he has helped thousands of people whose lives are impacted by a relationship ending.? His broad knowledge of complex financial structures, international family law and the sensitivities of family law matters are extensive. That knowledge, wisdom and calm approach carries through across the firm.??
Tony Phillips as a Mentor
In addition to his many accolades, Tony’s greatest skill is as a mentor. Tony’s approach to leadership has always been leading by example. He has created an environment where employees are happy to come to work and are equipped with the broad skill set required to excel and be an effective lawyer. Tony is selfless with his time and takes great pride in helping staff develop their skills. As colleagues, we all benefit from continuing to watch someone operate at the top of their game.?
As Tony continues to lead the Phillips Family Law team alongside Fiona Caulley and Olivia Phillips, join us in congratulating Tony on this special milestone.
Director at Murdoch Lawyers specialising in future planning, based in Toowoomba
10 个月Your ruby anniversary Tony Phillips! From humble beginnings in Toowoomba all those years ago, so many achievements and accolades. Yet, perhaps none more satisfying than the sustained success of Phillips Family Law Kudos to you
Video Producer and Director
10 个月Congratulations Tony. It always a pleasure working with you.
Retired Family Law Special Counsel at Attwood Marshall Lawyers
10 个月Congratulations Tony. 40 years is certainly no mean feat! I achieved my 40 years in October 2023. Family Law and the way in which we do things has changed dramatically during that time. Good luck for many more years of practice to come.
Specialist Family Law Mediator | Child-Inclusive Mediator | Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner | Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) | Individual, Relationship, Family and Co-Parenting Counsellor / Psychotherapist
10 个月And 40 high-quality years at that, Tony! A truly astonishing achievement! ????