Shaun M. Phillips

Practice areas

Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Premises Liability – Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death

Shaun M. Phillips, the founder and principal attorney at Benchmark Injury Law situated in Irvine, California, specializes in handling personal injury lawsuits for individuals across Southern California, encompassing regions such as Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino. His legal expertise spans a wide spectrum of areas, with a primary focus on:

• Accidents involving slips and falls
• Incidents related to motor vehicles
• Cases of traumatic brain injury
• Instances of sexual assault
• Matters concerning elder abuse
• Situations involving medical malpractice
• Workers’ compensation claims
• Legal representation for DUI cases

Educationally, Mr. Phillips earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in Italian from the University of California, Los Angeles. He subsequently attained a juris doctor degree from The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. During his academic journey, he was actively involved in the Undergraduate Students Association at the university.

Upon obtaining his license to practice law in California in 2016, Mr. Phillips commenced his legal career as an associate attorney at a Newport-based firm exclusively dedicated to personal injury law. In 2021, he took a significant step by establishing his own law firm, driven by the commitment to deliver impeccable and uninterrupted legal services to his clientele.

Central to Mr. Phillips’ approach is the establishment of genuine and robust connections with his clients, ensuring they feel welcomed and at ease. He recognizes the significance of providing a secure environment for clients to openly discuss their concerns and challenges, standing by them steadfastly during their difficult times.

As a respected member of both the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Phillips has been invited to share his insights as a guest lecturer. His presentations have covered topics ranging from effective courtroom mediation techniques to strategies for addressing competence and bias issues within legal cases.