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.

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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