Phillip "Phil" Stanfield
About Phillip Stanfield
Phillip Stanfield is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Phillip Stanfield is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Transportation Law
Current Firm: Jones, Skelton & Hochuli PLC
Education: Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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