Philip Crosby
Partner
Born July 1, 1970, Phil grew up in the Midwest and East Coast before settling in the Bay Area after law school in 1997. Since he started working as a lawyer, Phil’s legal practice has focused on assisting clients with all aspects of commercial real estate and land use issues and with business transactions.
Phil prides himself on establishing strong relationships with clients. He assists them over the long-term and many of his client relationships stretch back over decades. Anticipating clients’ needs and asking important questions, Phil helps clients avoid risk and effectively plan for the future.
Phil represents both large and small enterprises, and new and well-established businesses. Phil’s clients include individuals and their families, privately held companies, non-profit entities, and international corporations.
Contact Card
Admissions
California
Areas of Practice
Real Estate and Land Use
Corporate
Education
Boston University School of Law, JD, cum laude, May 1997
Boston University Law Review – Editor
George Whiting Roberts Scholarship
University of Pennsylvania, BA, Diplomatic History and Political Science, May 1992
Articles & Presentations
Author, “Law Firm Commits to Green Building,” San Francisco Business Times, July 2019
Author, “Wendel Rosen Focuses on More than Just the Law,” Contra Costa Lawyer, July 2019
Presenter, “Public Forum on PG&E Governance, Management and Safety Culture,” California Public Utilities Commission, April 26, 2019
Professional & Community Activities
Member, State Bar of California
Member, Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley