J. Brian Phillips

Brian has resided in the London area since first attending the University of Western Ontario. He graduated on the Dean’s Honour Roll with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1974. He then obtained his Bachelor of Law degree from Western in 1977.

Since his call to the Bar in 1979, Brian has practised law in London, moving with his law partner of more than 20 years, Paul Steacy, to join the Cohen Highley corporate/commercial, real estate and estate practice team in early 2001.

Brian’s practice covers all areas of real estate, including purchase, sale, mortgaging and leasing of residential, commercial and development properties. Brian also has represented a number of local and out-of-town builders and builder developers over the years, as well as commercial landlords and tenants. Brian has established a depth of expertise in the area of corporate/commercial law, looking after the diverse and ever-changing legal corporate needs of several local and out-of-town businesses and not-for-profit agencies. Brian can also assist you with your Will preparation, estate planning and estate administration needs.

He has lectured at the local Bar Admission Course and was an adjunct professor of law at the University of Western Ontario law school, teaching the real estate law course.

Brian is active in the local community, having worked with various charities, non profit organizations, service groups and his church over the years.   Brian lives in Lambeth with his wife Loretta. 

Professional Associations

> Canadian Bar Association

> Middlesex Bar Association 

In the Community

Serves on the Board of Directors of Family Services Thames Valley.

Legal counsel to the London Home Builders Association.

In the Media

Brian Phillips & the Cohen Highley Legal Moment - "Landlord Licensing" (mp3 audio).