Attorneys of Phillips Garcia Law

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.

Our Results

$6.3 Million Recovered for Banks' Wrongful Seizures of Homes

$5M Settlement for Client Who Suffered a TBI in an Accident

$825K for environmental contantamination of 3 homes

Confidential wage settlement for 15 home health aids

$75K settlement to 4 salespeople not paid overtime wages

$100M class action against credit card banks

$4M settlement for estate bicyclist struck & killed by truck

Settlement for mortgage broker for unpaid commissions

$637,000 settlement for sexual harassment by the boss

$715,000 class action settlement for banquet servers

Our Clients Say It Best

"My experience with [this] law firm was exceptional and [I] would definitely recommend." Home Health Aide Client

"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.

"I wanted to make sure I thanked you both for a job well done. I look forward to working with you both in the future." Douglas C. Dufault, Jr., Esq.

"They’re very unusual because they work for ordinary people. They fight for the little guy..." R.R.

"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

"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 have had the both the pleasure and misfortune of having to utilize the services of Carlin Philips of Phillips Garcia Law. I say misfortune as I was dealt a very unfair blow with a former employer but I say pleasure because of my dealings with Carlin who did a fantastic job in not only getting me some compensation but also letting the former employer know that their unfair practices would have harsh consequences if they had to deal with an Attorney such as Carlin who has a vast wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to dealing with all matters of labor disputes. I highly recommend them but hopefully will not need his services in the future." John Richman of Middleboro, MA (Commissioned salesperson)

"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

"I am most impressed with their attention to detail and analytical preparation when resolving complex legal issues. They have kept all parties well informed as the case proceeds, and I have received nothing but positive feedback from all of our clients..." J. Fingliss, Esquire

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