About Zach
Zach Phillips became a partner at Bernhardt Phillips, LLP in 2023 after several years building a practice in Indiana. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2014. That formal legal training set the course for a career centered on state practice and courtroom work.
He is admitted to the Indiana bar and maintains an active membership in the State Bar of Indiana. Colleagues describe him as steady in court and precise in negotiation. He brings a methodical approach to casework and client meetings. He is known to prioritize clear explanation of legal issues so clients understand the options before them.
Phillips's early post-law school years were spent developing litigation skills and advising clients on matters rooted in Indiana law. Over time he took on greater responsibility at Bernhardt Phillips, LLP, handling more complex files and leading litigation teams. In 2023 the firm elevated him to partner, a move that formalized the role he had already been playing on major case teams.
His practice touches on civil litigation and transactional matters that arise under state statutes and common law. He appears in state courts and takes part in settlement negotiations and pretrial strategy. He also prepares pleadings, argues motions, and works on discovery plans. His peers note a practical orientation: he tends to weigh the cost of litigation against likely outcome and advises clients accordingly.
Beyond casework, Phillips participates in bar activities through the State Bar of Indiana. He keeps up with continuing legal education required by the state and has spoken at local legal gatherings about procedural issues and practice management. Those activities feed back into his daily work, sharpening trial readiness and procedural tactics.
He lives and practices in Indiana and is based out of the Bernhardt Phillips, LLP office. His rise to partner reflects steady accumulation of courtroom experience and trusted client relationships rather than a single high-profile matter. Today he represents clients at Bernhardt Phillips, LLP in a range of matters arising under Indiana law.
