Philip A. Franco

Recognized by national attorney rating services and well-regarded publications for his service to both clients and communities, Philip Franco represents clients – from global Fortune 500 companies to local businesses – in high-stakes, often high-profile commercial litigation involving construction, real estate, employment and corporate disputes. Phil counsels both commercial plaintiffs and defendants, which gives him insight into both sides. This dual-practice experience provides big-picture perspectives for him that translates into benefits for clients as he maps out litigation strategy and then delivers it in the courtroom or around the negotiation table. Clients and his partners appreciate that Phil holds a particular disdain for “bullies” and welcomes the opportunity to take the legal fight to these contentious opponents.

Among the scores of the matters in which he’s helped clients, Phil has represented a major energy company when it expropriates property for transmission lines, a global technology company in connection with its energy performance contracts, a risk management and consulting company to enforce its employment contracts, a Clerk of Court in litigation involving the recorder of mortgages and conveyances, a major international airport in employment litigation, and one of the nation’s largest convention halls in a crucial expropriation needed for expansion. He also draws on decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge to serve as a consultant to head off litigation before it begins.