Background
Phillips, Thomas Marion was born on November 12, 1916 in Greenville, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Moody and Maye Louise (Stallworth) Phillips.
Phillips, Thomas Marion was born on November 12, 1916 in Greenville, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Moody and Maye Louise (Stallworth) Phillips.
Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1939.
Associate Baker & Botts, Houston, 1939—1950, partner, since 1950, senior partner, since 1958. Chief justice Supreme Court Texas, Austin. Director Texas Gulf Company, 1967—1972, honorary director, 1972—1981.
Director Champion International, since 1976. Life member University Texas Law School Foundation. Editor Texas Law Review, 1938—1939.
Served with Michigan United States Army, 1942-1946.
Member of American Bar Association (house of delegate 1970-1976), Texas Bar Association (president 1969-1970), Houston Bar Association 1967-1968, Masons, Houston Club, Houston Country Club, Phi Delta Phi, Order of Coif.
Married Edna Louise Hebert Phillips, June 17, 1941. 1 child Priscilla Jane.