He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in 1975 and earned his JD from Northeastern University School of Law in 1978. He has practiced immigration law exclusively since 1985, including all aspects of business and family immigration, as well as deportation and removal defense. In recent years, he has focused primarily on representing individuals placed in removal proceedings. He has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 1985 and served as Chapter Chair of the Colorado AILA Chapter in 1989. Phil has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America and Colorado Super Lawyers. He is also a recipient of the Special President’s Award from the Denver Bar Association for his pro bono work.