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    Philip E. Mischke

    Senior Partner

    Memphis
    901-259-7213
    philip.mischke@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    LitigationCommercial LitigationProducts Liability

    Phil Mischke is an experienced litigator focusing on complex commercial matters and products liability cases. He represents businesses in state and federal court throughout Tennessee and in Mississippi and Arkansas. For over 40 years, Phil has helped businesses navigate legal hurdles including claims involving:

      • Products liability
      • Insurance coverage
      • Premises liability
      • Asbestos exposure

    He is a tenacious advocate for his clients, bringing a balanced temperament to every situation.

    Experience

    • Obtained a favorable settlement allowing two charter schools to remain open. A temporary restraining order early in litigation kept the schools open and engaged in expedited discovery.
    • Settled major hazing incident issues faced by a national fraternal organization. The litigation team retained an expert witness in a protracted discovery settling the matter in mediation.
    • Represented medical device companies in various product liability claims related to medical devices.
    • Represented of one of the largest retailers on numerous premises liability and personal injury actions involving customers.

    Insights

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    Recognition

    • Administrative / Regulatory Law (2009-2025), Insurance Law (2009-2025), Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2009-2025), "Lawyer of the Year" Administrative / Regulatory Law (2014, 2020), "Lawyer of the Year" Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2017),"Lawyer of the Year" Insurance Law (2013, 2019, 2025), The Best Lawyers in America 
    • Administrative / Regulatory Law (2009-2025), Insurance Law (2009-2025), Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2009-2025), "Lawyer of the Year" Administrative / Regulatory Law (2014, 2020), "Lawyer of the Year" Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2017),"Lawyer of the Year" Insurance Law (2013, 2019, 2025), The Best Lawyers in America 

    Education

    • University of Tennessee, J.D., 1982
    • Rhodes College, B.A., cum laude, 1979
    • University of Tennessee, J.D., 1982
    • Rhodes College, B.A., cum laude, 1979

    Credentials

    • Tennessee
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court of Arkansas
    • Tennessee
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court of Arkansas

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

      • Tennessee Bar Association
      • Memphis Bar Association
      • Memphis ADR American Inn of Court – Master Emeritus

    Civic

      • Binghampton Development Corporation - Board of Directors, Chairman (2004 – present)
      • Rhodes College National Alumni Association, President (1988)
      • Memphis Leadership Foundation, Board Member (2012 – 2022)

    Professional

      • Tennessee Bar Association
      • Memphis Bar Association
      • Memphis ADR American Inn of Court – Master Emeritus

    Civic

      • Binghampton Development Corporation - Board of Directors, Chairman (2004 – present)
      • Rhodes College National Alumni Association, President (1988)
      • Memphis Leadership Foundation, Board Member (2012 – 2022)
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