Phillip Maddux
Oakland,CA
Summary
Winery operations leader with deep experience in vineyard management, winemaking, compliance, vendor negotiation, and contract oversight, known for sound decision making, crisis management, and smooth day-to-day business operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Winemaker
Lone Buffalo Vineyards, LLC
Auburn, CA, CA
01.2007 - Current
- Directed vineyard operations and winemaking decisions at Lone Buffalo Vineyards, LLC.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, supply orders, and facility maintenance needs.
- Ensured compliance with winery licensing, safety rules, and recordkeeping requirements.
Attorney/Partner
Reynolds Maddux Woodward
Auburn, CA, CA
01.2000 - 12.2023
- Represented clients in hearings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
- Negotiated settlements and resolved disputes for Reynolds Maddux Woodward clients.
- Prepared discovery requests, responses, and document reviews for litigation cases.
Attorney
Craddick, Candland & Conti
Danville, California
01.1990 - 04.1999
- Supported medical malpractice defense matters.
- Represented doctors, hospitals, nurses, and other medical professionals in malpractice litigation.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of California, Sch. of Law (Boalt Hall)
Berkeley, CA06-1969
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California
Berkeley, CA06-1966
Skills
- Vineyard operations and winemaking
- Winery compliance and regulations
- Vendor management and negotiation
- Facility maintenance and upkeep
- Decision making
- Hiring and staffing
- Labor relations
- Contract management
- Customer relations
- Crisis management
- Employee development
- Small business operations
Accomplishments
Crafted multiple award-winning red and white wines
Timeline
Owner/Winemaker
Lone Buffalo Vineyards, LLC
01.2007 - Current
Attorney/Partner
Reynolds Maddux Woodward
01.2000 - 12.2023
Attorney
Craddick, Candland & Conti
01.1990 - 04.1999
J.D. - Law
University of California, Sch. of Law (Boalt Hall)
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California