Thomas J. Philbrick

Thomas Philbrick, a litigation attorney in Dickinson Wright’s Detroit office, has significant experience supporting complex civil and criminal matters at both the trial and appellate levels. Prior to joining the firm, Thomas served for two years as a Judicial Law Clerk to a United States District Judge in Detroit. There, he drafted orders and opinions in a wide range of federal cases, assisted with jury and bench trials, and supported the judge while sitting by designation on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Before his federal clerkship, Thomas worked as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals. In that role, he analyzed trial court records and legal briefs, prepared internal reports, and drafted proposed opinions for appellate judges across various civil and criminal matters.

Thomas’s litigation practice is grounded in his deep understanding of judicial decision-making and procedural strategy. His background enables him to craft persuasive arguments, anticipate judicial concerns, and deliver practical insights for clients facing disputes in state and federal courts.