Keith E Phillis

Keith E Phillis

Partner at DarrowEverett LLP
  • Tax Law, Estate Planning, Business Law ...
  • Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
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Keith E. Phillis focuses his practice on tax, corporate and renewable energy matters. His tax experience includes extensive involvement with the structuring and sale of investment assets in a wide range of industries. His corporate experience includes all aspects of business formation and governance, from start-ups to asset portfolios valued at over $500M. Keith's renewable energy experience extends to the identification, structuring, development, financing and sale of renewable energy projects throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Keith represents renewable energy asset developers and asset managers at all stages in an asset's life, from identification and due diligence of opportunities to acquisition or sale of stabilized assets. Keith was instrumental in the structuring, drafting, negotiating and closings of a portfolio of solar projects consisting of 150 MW of capacity.

Keith has considerable experience in private equity and venture capital, having structured and drafted offerings ranging from single-state equity offerings to international convertible debt offerings. Keith's tax experience provides clients with additional value in the form of tax advantaged structuring and implementation of accounting best practices.

Keith has years of experience in the real estate industry extending back to when he worked at a regional law firm based out of Providence, RI, focusing his practice on private equity, tax equity, and real estate finance. During this time, he worked on structuring and closing private equity deals in excess of $100 million.

Keith previously served as In-house General Counsel of a regionally-recognized leader in solar photovoltaic project development, where he lead the legal department and oversaw the closings for a portfolio of projects receiving incentives under the SMART Program.

Practice Areas
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Securities Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island Bar Association
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U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
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U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
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U.S. Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • French: Written
  • German: Written
Professional Experience
Partner
DarrowEverett LLP
Current
Education
Boston University School of Law
LL.M. (2016) | Taxation
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Roger Williams University School of Law
J.D. (2015) | Law
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Central Michigan University
B.A. (2012) | French, German, and European Studies
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Central Michigan University
B.S. (2012) | International Relations (Minor in Business Administration)
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Professional Associations
Rhode Island Bar Association
Member
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Rhode Island Society of CPAs
Member
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Estate and Business Planning Council of Worcester County
Member
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Websites & Blogs
Website
DarrowEverett LLP - Website
Contact & Map
DarrowEverett LLP
One Turks Head Place, Suite 1200
Providence, RI 02903
US
Toll-Free: (401) 453-1200
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
DarrowEverett LLP
50 Congress Street, Suite 1040
Boston, MA 02109
US
Toll-Free: (617) 443-4500
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed