Educational and Legal Credentials:
Philip Stewart is a Senior Associate with the Transactional/Corporate Group of Blue Sky Law in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his BA in History with a minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University, then graduated magna cum laude from Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University where he received the Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Legal Writing and was a member of the mock trial team.
Philip is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association, and the Young Lawyers Division. He is also the Chairperson of the Georgia Atlanta chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.
Legal Background:
Having been a business owner himself prior to law school, Philip has a deep appreciation for business owners and a desire to help them succeed. He has significant experience working in a variety of capacities including in-house counsel representing one of the country’s largest REITs and as a corporate transaction attorney involved in both the acquisition and sale of various companies.
He understands that oftentimes an innovative approach is needed to overcome unique challenges that a business can experience. Philip takes a practical, business-minded approach to support the needs of the businesses he represents. From initial formation of an entity to its exit strategies and winding down, he is driven to support his clients because he understands what it takes to make a company successful.
Philip is dedicated to assisting his clients with various aspects of their company and sees himself as a strategic partner whose role extends beyond mere legal representation. In an increasingly complex world, he is focused on helping companies make informed decisions to both avoid pitfalls and drive innovation, expansion, and growth.
“The success or failure of a company can come down to a few important decisions. It is vital to the life of a company to have an informed and thoughtful plan.”
Industries Served/Services and Skills:
Philip supports clients in a variety of fields and professions throughout the country. From real estate portfolios to boat marinas, Philip has extensive experience structuring, negotiating, and drafting a wide range of commercial, corporate, IP, and real property agreements.
He assists his clients by carefully listening to their vision and offers strategic legal counsel to help them realize their goals. From formation and governance matters to agreements including bylaws, shareholder/operating agreements, voting agreements, and buy-sell agreements, Philip helps his clients navigate the legal complexities associated with owning and running a business.
Personal Background
Philip grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia before moving out West for college and starting his first company. He also spent two years in Southern Spain and the Canary Islands where he became fluent in Spanish. As the son of an attorney, he attended the same law school as his father and met his wife while there. They were married in 2016.
When he isn’t helping his clients reach their goals, Philip is scoring them as an ice hockey player. He enjoys spending time visiting new places with his wife, their son, and daughter, trying new restaurants, doing community service, playing guitar, and watching his favorite sports teams. Additionally, Philip is an Eagle Scout.
My approach is to always advise my clients what I would do in a similar situation and treat every matter with the utmost care. Relationships are extremely important to me as I know in business who you know can be as important as what you know.
