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

$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

$75,000 settlement to four salespeople whose employer failed to pay overtime, Sunday and holiday premium pay

$6.3 million of combined settlements for homeowners for wrongful lock-outs, trash-outs and seizures of homes by their banks

$1,875,000 jury verdict for lesbian woman harassed and discriminated against at work by male co-workers and unchecked by town officials

$6,000,000 settlement value to create handicapped accessibility in 8 Bristol County courthouses and registries of deeds

$120,000 settlement in a discrimination lawsuit for wrongful termination based on a physical disability

$4 million settlement for estate of bicyclist struck and killed by tractor trailer truck

$715,000 class action settlement to servers for unpaid tips and service fees

$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

$401,000 class action settlement for patients who had been overcharged for their breast cancer treatment medication by their prescription drug benefits management company and insurer

Our Clients Say It Best

"I sleep better at night." Bryan Mailloux, SouthCoast Carpet One

"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 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 cannot tell you how thankful I am for your kind gesture and time." Anonymous

"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)

"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

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

"My friends and family have already heard what a great guy and good lawyer you are, and believe me, your name will be spread far and wide. I can't thank you enough! Lawyers often get a bum rap, and people need to know that there are lawyers that are not only excellent but "good men" too, men with moral fiber and character..." L.A