Zachariah M. Phillips

Zach Phillips is one of the founding partners of Bernhardt Phillips, LLP and an experienced litigator whose passion and drive will make all the difference in your case. While attending law school, Zach worked at a local county prosecutor’s office where he developed his trial skills and built his knowledge of criminal law. Since that time Zach worked at several law firms, but spent the last six years working for a firm in Indianapolis handling a wide array of matters from family law and criminal defense to estates and personal injury matters. Zach represents clients throughout the State of Indiana believing that everyone is entitled to quality, competent legal representation for their most important matters. Zach focuses his practice on resolving complex divorce, family law, criminal law and related matters. Many of Zach’s clients are dealing with multiple issues simultaneously including divorces, custody cases, protective orders, criminal cases, and even matters involving the Department of Child Services. Dealing with all these matters may be overwhelming, but Zach will help you develop a unique strategy that will give you control and understanding. Zach truly cares about his clients and is dedicated to obtaining the best results for them. Zach has the knowledge and skill necessary to smoothly navigate a number of legal matters providing consistent, effective representation. While Zach truly shines in the courtroom, he understands that litigation is stressful and costly and seeks to resolve all matters amicably whenever possible. Through creative solutions and tough negotiations, Zach is able to resolve many cases. If negotiations fail though, rest assured that Zach will vigorously defend your interests in court assuring the best possible outcome. Let his knowledge and dedication reduce your stress and provide you confidence for your important legal matter. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Zachariah M. Phillips included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors SuperLawyers Rising Stars, 2021 - 2024 National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40, 2024 Other Sources of Feedback About Zachariah M. Phillips Included on the 2026Indiana Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2021 Indiana Super Lawyers list

• Founding Partner

• Judge pro tempore for the Marion County Superior Court
• Guardian ad Litem

• Indiana, 2014

• Indiana Bar Association (Member)
• Indianapolis Bar Association (Member)