In their over 25 years of practice, our civil litigation and estate planning lawyers, located in the New Bedford/Dartmouth area, have accumulated a wealth of experiences, contributed to their professions, and given back to the community in numerous ways. Specializing in estate planning, class actions and wage and hour law (such as overtime violations, unpaid travel time, withholding tips disguised as service/admin/house fees, independent contractors and other employee's rights violations), they have represented workers, consumers and families all over Massachusetts. Read about their accomplishments in their personal profiles.
Attorneys of Phillips Garcia Law
Our Results
$6,000,000 settlement value to create handicapped accessibility in 8 Bristol County courthouses and registries of deeds
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$715,000 class action settlement to servers for unpaid tips and service fees
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$10 million settlement in a class action for Discover Card customers whose credit card debt was collected by credit card banks after the debt was discharged in bankruptcy
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$100 million settlement in a class action where credit card banks collected on credit card debt that had been discharged in bankruptcy (MDL case handled with co-counsel)
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$5M settlement for client who \was hit by driver under the influence resulting in TBI and coma
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$350,000 to victim of civil rights violations when a mistaken ID leads to wrongful arrest and 8 day incarceration by the Boston Police Department
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$75,000 settlement to four salespeople whose employer failed to pay overtime, Sunday and holiday premium pay
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$825,000 settlement for the “buyout” by the city of three residential homes that suffered environmental contamination.
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$1,875,000 jury verdict for lesbian woman harassed and discriminated against at work by male co-workers and unchecked by town officials
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$460,000 in arbitration awards for victims of sexual abuse while serving as altar boys.
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Our Clients Say It Best
"They are not afraid of large insurance companies. They are brave in the ways they approach class actions and are willing to take on all comers..."
V. Malgeri, Esq.
"The check arrived today! Yep it did, and we couldn’t be happier. We are so very grateful that this ordeal is finally over..."
Mr. & Mrs. Arizona
"I can’t thank you enough, because without you I wouldn’t be where I am and I wouldn't be settled for the rest of my life… and because of you, I am."
Personal Injury Client
Carlin is exceptional on being able to take apart a situation and put it into perspective as well as tearing it up from a rational sort of argumentative standpoint. These individuals are clear thinking. They are motivated and basically know how to think very linearly.
Jeffrey G. Swift, D.C., D.A.B.C.N. Mattapoisett Chiropractic
"I sleep better at night."
Bryan Mailloux, SouthCoast Carpet One
"The experience I had at this attorney's office was wonderful. The attorney and staff are professional, very caring and responsive. I would recommend [to] my friends and family."
Home Health Aide Client
"It was a pleasure to have this law office represent me. They ensured the best possible outcome on my behalf. Thank you for being so professional, informative and well organized, even during this pandemic."
Home Health Aide Client
"My experience with [this] law firm was exceptional and [I] would definitely recommend."
Home Health Aide Client