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John Michael Phillips
John Michael Phillips
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Contact

John Michael Phillips: Member at The Phillips & Hunt
212 North Laura Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
Website: https://floridajustice.com/
Offices:
Phillips & Hunt
  1. Jacksonville, FL 212 North Laura Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
  1. Jacksonville Beach, FL 1013 3rd Street North Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
  2. Brunswick, GA 901 G Street Brunswick, GA 31520

Languages

English , English

Practice Areas

  • Personal injury 40%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Wrongful death 25%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Car Accidents 20%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Brain injury 5%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Civil Rights 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Criminal Defense 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Violent Crime 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Defective and Dangerous Products 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Medical Malpractice 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Motorcycle Accident 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Slip and Fall Accident 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Trucking Accident 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Animal & Dog Bites 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

  • Spinal Cord Injury 1%

    John is an award winning lawyer who handles cases where someone has been injured or killed- car or truck accidents, medical malpractice, product failure, premises liability, dog attacks, wrongful death, sports injuries, bicycle or motorcycle involved wrecks, school or government negligence and much more. We are licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Go to http://www.floridajustice.com for details or email help@floridajustice.com. Our firm also handle criminal defense and family law cases.

Resumes

Associations

Association name Position name Duration
University of Alabama Law & Psychology Law Review Senior Editor 1999 - 2000
Paul W. Brock Inn of Court Alumni 2000 - 2001
Mobile Bar Association Board of Governors, YLD 2000 - 2001
American Bar Association Member N/A
Alabama State Bar Member N/A
American Bar Association Member N/A
Alabama State Bar Member N/A
Florida Bar Member N/A
Florida Bar Member N/A
Georgia Bar Foundation Member N/A
Jacksonville Bar Association Member N/A
Jacksonville Claims Assn Member 2002 - 2010
Jacksonville Defense Lawyers Association Member 2002 - 2010
Jacksonville Quarterback Club Board of Directors 2002 - 2011
Georgia Bar Foundation Member N/A
Jacksonville Bar Association Member N/A
Chester Bedell American Inn of Court Alumni 2003 - 2005
Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention Member 2004 - 2009
Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee Member 2005 - 2010
Spina Bifida Association of Jacksonville Vice Chairman 2006 - 2011
Jacksonville Bar Association, Professionalism Committee Member 2006 - 2008
Jacksonville Bar Association, Judicial Relations Committee Member 2007 - 2009
ABA Advisory Panel Member 2008 - 2011
J.L. Bedsole Scholars Program Mentor N/A
J.L. Bedsole Scholars Program Mentor N/A
National Football League Players Assn Certified NFL Agent 2009 - 2013
Canadian Football League PA Certified Agent 2009 - 2013
Sports Lawyers Association Member 2009 - 2012
JustAnswers.com Expert (less than 10% of applicants selected) 2010 - 2012
Florida Justice Association Eagle Member N/A
Florida Justice Association Eagle Member 2010 - 1900
Florida Justice Association Eagle Member N/A
Lawline Continuing Legal Education Faculty 2011 - 2013
National High School Basketball Association Advisory Board 2011 - 2015
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Member N/A
Alabama Association for Justice Member N/A
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Member N/A
Shannon Miller Foundation Advisory Board 2012 - 2015
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Member N/A
Alabama Association for Justice Member N/A
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Member N/A
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Member 2012 - 1900
Alabama Association for Justice Member 2012 - 1900
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Member 2012 - 1900
Justice Coalition Board Member 2020 - 1900
Justice Coalition Board Member N/A

Awards

Award name Grantor Date granted
Top Florida Verdicts of 2019 (#3- $495,123,680.00) Top Verdicts 2020
Best of the Beaches: Best Law Firm Folio Weekly 2020
Best of the Beaches: Best Personal Injury Lawyer Folio Weekly 2020
Best of the Beaches: Best Criminal Lawyer (2nd Place) Folio Weekly 2020
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell® 2020
Super Lawyer Florida SuperLawyers 2020
500 Leading Lawyers Lawdragon 2020
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2020
Top Lawyer Avvo 2020
Client Champion: Platinum Martindale-Hubbell® 2020
Medical Malpractice Lawyers Three Best Rated 2020
Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted) Lawyers of Distinction 2020
Best of Jax: Best Law Firm Folio Weekly 2019
Best of Jax: Best Personal Injury Lawyer Folio Weekly 2019
Best of Jax: Best Hero Folio Weekly 2019
Best of Jax: Best Social Justice Crusader Folio Weekly 2019
Best of Jax: Best Collection Lawyer Folio Weekly 2019
Bold City Best Lawyer Florida Times-Union / Jacksonville.com 2019
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2019
Top Lawyer Avvo 2019
Honoree Business Rainbow Awards JAX 2019
Client Champion: Platinum Martindale-Hubbell® 2019
Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer Three Best Rated 2019
Best Lawyer Jacksonville Magazine 2019
Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted) Lawyers of Distinction 2019
Legal Elite Florida Trend Magazine 2019
Super Lawyer Florida Super Lawyers 2019
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell® 2019
Companies With Heart Jacksonville Magazine 2019
Best Personal Injury Lawyer Folio Weekly 2018
Bold City Best Law Firm Finalist Jacksonville.com 2018
Jax Best Attorney Second Place CW 17 Jax Best 2018
Super Lawyer Florida Super Lawyers 2018
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell® 2018
Companies With Heart Jacksonville Magazine 2018
Ultimate Attorney Award Jacksonville Business Journal 2018
Best of Jax - Best Social Justice Crusader Folio Weekly 2018
Best of Jax - Best Lawyer Folio Weekly 2018
Bold City Best Law Firm Finalist Florida Times-Union / Jacksonville.com 2018
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2018
#1 Place to Work Void Magazine 2018
Top Lawyer Avvo 2018
Client Champion: Platinum Martindale-Hubbell® 2018
JaxBest Award: Best Law Firm (2nd Place) CW17 / WJXT 2018
Best Lawyer Jacksonville Magazine 2018
Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted) Lawyers of Distinction 2018
Emmy: Outstanding Social Issue Documentary (The Armor of Light) Television Academy (Emmy Awards) 2017
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2017
Top Lawyer Avvo 2017
Best Business Trophy MLK Foundation 2017
Award Good Deed Brigade 2017
Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted) Lawyers of Distinction 2017
Best Presentation by a Business MLK Foundation 2017
Legal Elite Florida Trend Magazine 2017
Super Lawyer Florida SuperLawyers 2017
Attorney of the Month (Magazine Cover Story) Attorney at Law Magazine- South Georgia Edition 2017
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2017
Companies With Heart 904 Magazine 2017
Best Lawyer Rainbow Awards JAX 2017
Best Lawyer Jacksonville Magazine 2017
Best of Jax - Righteous Crusader Folio Weekly 2017
Best of Jax - Social Justice Organization Folio Weekly 2017
Best of Jax - Best Lawyer Folio Weekly 2017
Partner in Philanthropy Jacksonville Business Journal 2017
Attorney of the Month (Magazine Cover Story) Attorney at Law Magazine- First Coast Edition 2016
Legal Elite 904 Magazine 2016
Best Lawyer Jacksonville Magazine 2016
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2016
Top 29 Most Influential People in Jax Folio Weekly 2016
Best of Jax - Best Lawyer Folio Weekly 2016
Best of Jax - Righteous Crusader Folio Weekly 2016
Top Florida Verdicts of 2016 (#83- $913,635) Top Verdicts 2016
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2016
Top Lawyer Avvo 2016
Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted) Lawyers of Distinction 2016
Golden Advocate Award DK Global 2015
Bold City Best Lawyer Florida Times-Union / Jacksonville.com 2015
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2015
Top Lawyer Avvo 2015
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education Board Cerified - Civil Trial 2015
#1 Lawyer in 904 Void Magazine 2015
Best Lawyer Folio Weekly 2015
Face of Justice on the First Coast 904 Magazine 2015
Top Lawyer 904 Magazine 2015
Best Lawyers Jacksonville Magazine 2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers Association 2015
Florida Super Lawyer Florida Super Lawyers 2015
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2015
Legal Elite Florida Trend Magazine 2015
Litigator Award Trial Lawyers Board of Regents 2014
Board Certified - Civil Trial Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education 2014
#1 Lawyer in Jacksonville Void Magazine 2014
Best of Jax- Best Lawyer Folio Weekly Magazine 2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers Association 2014
Super Lawyer / Rising Star Florida Super Lawyers 2014
AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell 2014
Top Lawyer 904 Magazine 2014
Top Verdicts in Florida ($6- $2,600,000) Verdict Search 2014
Top Lawyer Avvo 2014
Companies With Heart 904 Magazine 2014
Who's who in law Ponte Vedra Recorder 2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers 2013
Super Lawyer / Rising Star Florida Super Lawyers 2013
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2013
Superior Rating Avvo 2013
Best of Jax- Lawyer Folio Weekly 2013
Top Lawyer 904 / Jacksonville Magazine 2013
#1 Lawyer Void Magazine 2013
Who's who in law Ponte Vedra Record 2013
Best of Jax - Righteous Crusader Folio Weekly 2013
Who's who in law Ponte Vedra Record 2012
Best of Jax - Lawyer Folio Weekly 2012
Top Lawyer 904 Magazine 2012
JAX Boldest Business Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce 2012
Superior Rating Avvo 2012
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers Association 2012
Top Verdicts in Florida (#21- $1,106,206) Verdict Search 2012
Boldest Business Jax Chamber 2011
Invitee Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
Best of Jax - Lawyer Folio Weekly 2011
Superior Rating Avvo 2011
Superior Rating Avvo.com 2010
Super Lawyer Rising Star Florida Super Lawyers 2010
Super Lawyer Rising Star Florida Super Lawyers 2009
Invitee The Verdict Club, Premier Trial Lawyers 2008
Accommodation, Honorary Public Service Commissioner Alabama Public Service Commission 2001
Certificate of Accommodation United States Attorney's Office, Mobile, Alabama 1998

Education

School name Degree Graduated
The University of Alabama BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997
The University of Alabama BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997
The University of Alabama School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000
The University of Alabama School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000

Legal Cases

Case name Outcome
Bean v. Undisclosed Policy Limits
Essex v. Underwood Won at trial, won on appeal
Estate of Kalil McCoy $495 Million Dollar Verdict
Flake v. Edwards Favorable Jury Verdict
Harrison v. Vale Dismissed with Prejudice
Johnson v. Ace Dismissed with Prejudice
Jordan Davis Family Pending
Joynt v. Volusia County $2.6 Million Verdict
Kropp v. Coca-Cola Plaintiff's Verdict of $1.1 Million
Landmark Bullying Decision - Bully Banned from County Schools Bully Banned from County Schools
Roebuck v. Lo (State Farm) over $1 Million total Judgment
Scott v. (undisclosed) John Settled Case within 60 days of wreck for $1 Million

License

State Number Status Acquired Updated
DC Good Standing 2019 11/13/2021
GA Active Member in Good Standing 2002 11/13/2021
IL Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2021 11/13/2021
NY Currently registered 2019 11/13/2021
TX MCLE Non-Practicing 2020 11/13/2021
FL 477575 Member in Good Standing 2001 04/25/2019

Publications

Publication name Title Date
Folio Weekly The Hard Rock of Justice: Attorney John Phillips fights the good fight 2020
Complex Families of YNW Melly's Alleged Murder Victims Want Him to Remain Behind Bars With COVID-19 2020
USA Today Family of Florida man killed by sheriff's deputy argues to overturn $4 verdict award 2020
TC Palm $4 verdict awarded to family of man killed by St. Lucie County sheriff’s deputy tossed on appeal 2020
Fox News Murder victim's family awarded nearly $500M in wrongful death case 2019
The New Yorker A Lawsuit by a Campaign Worker Is the Latest Challenge to Trump’s Nondisclosure Agreements 2019
TC Palm Judge denies Tanner Dashner's attorney's request for gag order in case of crash that killed 5 2019
Florida Times-Union Jacksonville jury awards almost $500 million to family of Kalil McCoy 2019
WJCT Jacksonville Attorney John Phillips Representing Omarosa 2018
Florida Times-Union Jacksonville attorney in middle of Trump-Omarosa feud 2018
New York Times Jury Leaves $4 to Family of Man Killed by Sheriff’s Deputy, Along With Many Questions 2018
CNN 'Black lives don't matter,' lawyer says after jury awards $4 in police killing 2018
TC Palm Attorney calls for arrest 19 days after crash that killed 5 people near Fort Pierce 2018
Time Jury Awards $4 to Family of Man Killed by Florida Sheriff's Deputy 2018
Florida Times-Union Sheriff's Office wants family to pay $314K to look for public records in their case against problem cop who killed pedestrian 2017
Attorney at Law Magazine First Coast of Florida Edition Law Firm of the Month (Cover Article) 2017
Attorney at Law Magazine CSRA & Southern District of Georgia Edition Attorney of the Month (Cover Story) 2017
Folio Weekly The Dead Bear NO WITNESS 2017
Jacksonville Daily Record In the law: Q&A with attorney John Phillips 2017
Lex & Terry Radio Show Ask John: Attorney John Phillips Answers Listeners Legal Questions 2017
WJXT News Postal worker: Dog 'didn't just bite me, he attacked me' 2017
Attorney at Law Magazine Attorney of the Month John M. Phillips: A Walk in Someone Else’s Skin 2016
Armor of Light Documentary About Our Subjects: John Phillips 2016
Ortega Neighbors Magazine Cover: Inside the Skin of Attorney John Phillips 2016
ABC's Nightline Dentist Accused of Harming Child Patients While Making Millions of Dollars 2016
Crime Watch Daily PEDIATRIC DENTIST ACCUSED OF MISTREATING YOUNG PATIENTS 2016
Folio Weekly 29 AGITATORS, TRUTH-SEEKERS & CRUSADERS 2016
Jacksonville Daily Record Moment by moment, John Phillips' life changed at PeaceJam conference in Ghana 2016
Jacksonville Daily Record Eureka Garden children get help with back-to-school needs 2016
WJXT News WJXT Interviews Jacksonville Lawyer about PeaceJam, the Dalai Lama and the Mind and Life Conference 2016
NBC's The Chat Florida Attorney John Phillips Talks Olympics, Rio, Ryan Lochte and Crisis Management 2016
WJXT News: This Week in Jacksonville Jacksonville Attorney John Phillips on This Week In Jacksonville: Civil Rights and Police Abuse 2016
HLN Florida Lawyer John M. Phillips on HLN Daily Share Commenting on George Zimmerman Gun Auction 2016
Attorney at Law Magazine First Coast of Florida Edition Attorney of the Month John M. Phillips: A Walk in Someone Else’s Skin (Cover Story) 2016
Washington Post Deputies say Gregory Hill pointed gun at them. After shooting, the gun was found in his pocket 2016
Washington Post Deputies say Gregory Hill pointed gun at them. After shooting, the gun was found in his pocket 2016
Orlando Sentinel State creates safeguards after woman mistakenly labeled sexual predator 2015
TEDx America's Greatest Enemy: The Unevolving Virus of Prejudice 2015
NBC's The Chat Jacksonville Expert Attorney John Phillips on ABC and NBC's the Chat 2015
ABC's Good Morning America Stop Dental Abuse - Good Morning America covers the Dr. Schneider case. 2015
Miami Herald Staff disciplined after jailed Florida teen’s death 2015
Orlando Sentinel Woman whose drivers license falsely marked her as 'sexual predator' threatens to sue state 2015
NY Daily News Florida woman mistakenly labeled 'sexual predator' on license plans to sue after being detained at Disney World 2015
CNN Nightmare dental procedures done on kids 2015
Dayona Beach News Journal Tourist with $2.6M verdict against Volusia faces long road to see any money 2014
B.E.T. Online For Lawyer for Jordan Davis’ Family, the Case Has Been a Lesson on Race 2014
Folio Weekly THE TRUTH ABOUT STAND YOUR GROUND 2014
Jacksonville Daily Record Lawyer snapshot: John Phillips 2014
Void Magazine Trial Law Tech - Law Office of John Phillips 2014
USA Today Defendant faces retrial in loud-music shooting case 2014
Jacksonville Daily Record Workspace: A life-changing year of loss and love for John Phillips 2014
Jacksonville Daily Record Lawyer Snapshot 2014
Daytona Beach News Journal Tourist with $2.6M verdict against Volusia faces long road to see any money 2014
Folio Weekly The Cop Who Pointed His Gun 2014
Jacksonville Daily Record Law firms spread good deeds throughout the year 2014
Time How Not to Lose Another Jordan Davis 2014
CBS Evening News Judgment against alleged Fla. bully surprises everyone 2013
The Grio For Jordan Davis’ parents, a bond with Trayvon’s family, and prayers for a different trial outcome 2013
Rolling Stone Magazine A Most American Way to Die 2013
Florida Times-Union Guest column: Duval judge was right to ban the bully 2013
Miami Herald The error was small, the damage immense 2013
Daytona Beach News Journal Man claims injury on Daytona Beach park zip line 2013
ABC News Wave of Support to Replace Boat Ruined in Bomber's Standoff With Cops 2013
Global Grind 47 Questions for George Zimmerman by John Phillips 2013
Flagler Live Argument and Death Threat Preceded Store Clerk’s Murder By a Week 2013
Cision Navigator John Phillips' Sports and Courts Radio Show Moves to WOKV 2012
Orlando Sun Sentinel Sunbather run over by lifeguard truck in Fort Lauderdale 2012
Jacksonville Times-Union Jacksonville Olympic boxing hopeful remains in critical condition after PAL bout in Toledo 2012
Florida Times-Union First Coast women's boxer Ishika Lay recovers after coma 2012
Florida Times Union JAX Boldest award goes to city's best 2012
Florida Times Union Lex and Terry sue Jacksonville radio station over being sacked 2012
Florida Times union Point of view: Does Justin Blackmon understand integrity? 2012
The Tampa Tribune Danger lurking on Sunshine State beaches 2012
The Daytona Beach News-Journal Attorney in woman's Volusia beach lawsuit wants driving restricted 2012
MSNBC Attorney for Jordan Davis’ family says it’s about hate, not race 2012
Huffington Post Jordan Davis Shooting Death Reignites 'Stand Your Ground' Law Repeal Push 2012
The Today Show NBC Today Show features Erin Joynt, her family & attorney John Phillips 2011
Verdict Report Attorney John Phillips Settles Cases for Clients Who Were Victims of DUI Wreck for $1 Million 2011
Money from Ramberg Media John M. Phillips Departed Morgan & Morgan to Open the Law Office of John M. Phillips 2011
Daytona Beach News Journal Lawyer: Woman hit by Volusia Beach Patrol vehicle to sue 2011
Medical Newswire Attorney John M. Phillips Recovers $939,276.78 Verdict for Woman Injured in Car Accident 2010
Athletic Business One-On-One with John Phillips 2010
Decatur Daily & Anniston Star The other side: Agent Phillips taking steps to fix his flawed profession Read more: Anniston Star - The other side Agent Phillips taking steps to fix his flawed profession 2010
qthequestion.com Industry Advice: Sports Attorney 2010
Mobile Press-Register Insight: Sports agent says let's strengthen, enforce the rules 2010
Seminar Materials Suppose That... (v. 2.0) 2008
The Jacksonville Lawyer The Counselor and the Castle 2008
Seminar Materials Suppose that... 2002
Jacksonville Daily Record Lawyer Profile 2001

Speaking engagements

Conference name Title Date
El-Beth-El 39th Annual Successful Role Model Banquet Host, Maximize the Movement 2019
John Grisham in Conversation with David Baldacci Introductory Speaker: Growing up with Grisham 2019
March for Our Lives Rally Keynote Speech at March for Our Lives Rally 2018
Seminar John Teaches Seminar at UNF about Equality 2018
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management Various Topics 2018
Various National TV Shows Media Highlight Reel #4 2017
Various National TV Shows Media Highlight Reel #3 2017
Various National TV Shows Media Highlight Reel #2 2017
Various National TV Shows Media Highlight Reel #1 2017
Press Conference JSO Police Brutality 2016
PeaceJam - Ghana Equality and Peace 2016
LGBTQ Awards Presentation Equal Rights and LGBTQ Community 2016
Crime Watch Daily Dental Abuse 2016
UNF - Taylor Leadership Institute Leadership and You 2015
TEDxJacksonville America's Greatest Enemy: The Unevolving Virus of Prejudice 2015
Press Conference Pediatric Dental Abuse 2015
National Business Institute Litigating Slip, Trip and Fall Cases in Florida 2015
LGBTQ Community Awards Equality and LGBT Community 2015
Good Morning America - ABC Pediatric Dental Malpractice 2015
CNN New Day Baker County Mural Features KKK 2015
Anderson Cooper - CNN Pediatric Dental Malpractice 2015
WJXT Good Samaritan released from hospital, still recovering 2014
WFTV Police Shooting of Innocent Bystander 2014
MSNBC: Lawrence O'Donnell Jordan Davis Mistrial 2014
MSNBC: Al Sharpton Jordan Davis / Stand Your Ground 2014
Katie Couric Jordan Davis’ Parents, Attorney React to Mistrial 2014
HLN: On the case Legal Insanity 2014
HLN: Nancy Grace Various 2014
Good Morning America Jordan Davis' Parents and Attorney on GMA 2014
Good Morning America Sunbathing Mom Run Over by Beach Patrol Vehicle Seeks Compensation in Court 2014
GMA Erin Joynt Verdict Coverage 2014
CNN: Anderson Cooper Jordan Davis Trial / Michael Dunn 2014
WJXT Florida ID Card Mistakes - Blind Man Mistakenly Marked Sex Offender 2013
WJXT WJXT Expose on Synthetic Marijuana 2013
WJXT Attorney John Phillips on bullying case 2013
Various Regional and National Shows Various 2013
MSNBC: Thomas Roberts Florida’s Stand Your Ground law under fire 2013
MSNBC: Melissa Harris-Perry Time to brace for another racially-charged test of Stand Your Ground 2013
Jackson High & WJXT Jackson High School Teacher Shoots Hoops for Charity; Local lawyer Donates Time and Support 2013
Howard University Stand Your Ground & Civil Rights 2013
HLN's Evening Express Children in Restaurants, Should Owners Ban them? 2013
HLN Jane Valez-Mitchell Legal Panel on Jane Valez-Mitchell 2013
HLN Race and Jury Selection in High Profile Cases with John Phillips and Vinnie Politan 2013
HLN Attorney John Phillips Comments on Zimmerman Verdict 2013
Florida Coastal School of Law Know Your Rights Stand Your Ground Laws 2013
Florida Coastal School of Law DUI - Civil Liability 2013
Florida Coastal School of Law Law & Ethics 2013
First Coast News Law Office of John Phillips sponsors Eden Kendall in Cystic Fibrosis River Run 2013
CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 Jordan Davis 2013
BBC Breakfast Attorney John Phillips Discusses the George Zimmerman Verdict on BBC Breakfast 2013
Anderson Cooper / CNN Jordan Davis' Family Speaks to Anderson Cooper on CNN's AC360 2013
Action News Aria Jewett - State files misdemeanor charges and brain injury analysis 2013
WJXT Attorney John Phillips discusses the liabilities of throwing a party 2012
Various Regional and National Shows Various 2012
Roland Martin / Washington Watch / TVOne Jordan Davis / Gun Violence 2012
Lex & Terry National Radio Show Answering Listener Legal Questions 2012
Last Word w/ Lawrence O'Donnell / MSNBC Jordan Davis / Gun Violence 2012
Jay Thomas Show (National on XM / Sirius) Bankruptcy, Child Support & NFL Athlete 2012
Insider Exclusive Documentary on Kropp v. Coca-Cola, a case John Phillips took to trial in 2012 2012
Florida Coastal School of Law How the Internet can Start, Expand, and End Your Legal Career 2012
First Coast News Remembering Jordan Davis 2012
CNN: Starting Point Jordan Davis' father: Man who shot son has 'torn the fabric of our family apart' 2012
Action News Folio Weekly - Best of JAX 2012
NBC; Today Show Mother describes horrific moment she was run over by beach patrol truck as she sunbathed 2011
Action News Special Needs Child Abused at School 2011
Regular National Speaker Sports law 2010
Seminar for Hertz Claim Management Florida Law 2008
Florida Bar Various 2007
Alabama Bar Civil Litigation 2007

Work experience

Title Company name Duration
Law Clerk Honorable James C. Wood 2000 - 2001
Law Clerk Honorable James C. Wood 2000 - 2001
Associate Cole, Stone, Stoudemire, Morgan & Dore 2001 - 2002
Associate Cole, Stone, Stoudemire, Morgan & Dore 2001 - 2002
Partner Dore & Phillips 2002 - 2010
Partner Dore & Phillips 2002 - 2010
Attorney Morgan & Morgan 2010 - 2011
Attorney Morgan & Morgan 2010 - 2011
Attorney Morgan & Morgan 2010 - 2011
Founder / Attorney Law Offices of Phillips & Hunt N/A
Host Courts & Sports Radio Show 2011 - 2013
Founder / Attorney Law Office of John M Phillips N/A
Founder / Attorney Law Offices of Phillips & Hunt 2011 - 1900
Host Courts & Sports Radio Show 2011 - 2013
Human Rights Commissioner City of Jacksonville 2016 - 2017
Human Rights Commissioner City of Jacksonville 2016 - 2017

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