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also known as John M. Phillips, B.C.S.
John Phillips is the founding partner of a multi-state trial law firm, formed in 2011. Recognized by peers as a prominent Florida, New York, Georgia, Texas, Alabama and Washington, DC licensed trial lawyer, he is a passionate and compassionate crusader for justice.
You can read more about him in the following articles:
In addition to other types of law (family law, criminal defense and commercial litigation), Mr. Phillips’s office handles personal injury, civil rights and wrongful death cases. His office solely represents plaintiffs who have been injured by automobile wrecks, product defects, because of premises liability and other forms of wrongful conduct or negligence / accidents. He was recently referred to as the "best lawyer in America" by famed lawyer Robert Shapiro.
John has many million dollar verdicts and settlements in cases ranging from soft tissue injuries to brain damage cases. He represented the family of Jordan Davis during their trials and tribulations after the 17 year-old was shot and killed by Michael Dunn, represented over 100 child victims of pediatric dental abuse at the hands of Howard S. Schneider, DDS, and achieved what was called a “landmark victory” in a school bulling case which initially caused a bully to be banned from the school system. He also tried an injury case, resulting in a $2.6 million verdict, while Good Morning America’s cameras rolled.
Just during the last few years, Mr. Phillips and his office have been named as:
Whether commenting on his own high profile cases or cases he is not involved with, Mr. Phillips has spoken nationally on nearly every national media channel and some international channels, including BBC. This includes regular appearances on CNN, HLN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Fox News and more. He is also a regular contributor to print media, as well. He’s been pictured in Rolling Stone Magazine and his cases have been featured in Jet, Time, People and many other periodicals. This story by Joy Ann Reid tells a detailed version of his walk with Jordan Davis’s parents.
Phillips’s experiences led to a TEDx speech, which has amassed over 300,000 views. Additionally, he received a feature by BET online, spotlighting Phillips as a civil rights advocate.
In addition to these and many other distinguished accomplishments in the fields of law and justice, Mr. Phillips’s resume includes a long list of civic contributions and leadership positions. Mr. Phillips spends a significant amount of time serving his community. To that end, he has been named one of the 29 most influential people in Jacksonville. Week in and week out, he can be seen volunteering, coaching children, speaking or working with city and state leaders to improve the quality of life for all.
Family is most important. Mr. Phillips spends most of his time being called “daddy” to his boys, Bennett (age 5), Weston (age 2) and has one on the way. His wife, Angela Phillips, has cooked for clients and been very involved with the firm over the years, including as a rock on days where John’s heart is heavy. The Phillips family can be seen in the documentary film, The Armor of Light, which was produced and directed by Abigail Disney of the famed Disney family. It was shortlisted for the Academy Award consideration in 2016.
John can be reached at his email address-
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Acquired: 2021
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2021
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State: New York
Acquired: 2019
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2019
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2002
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 2000
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2020
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660 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32204
901 G Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Smart, kind and quick to respond. I wish he practiced close to my home.
Posted by Pat | September 23, 2014
I incorrectly posted a negative review for this lawyer, which I am hoping will be removed shortly. John has a heart and goes out of his way to make the client feel important and defended. I would recommend him to everyone. Thank you John - you are a lawyer I can trust.
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2014
I came to John Phillips office with little or no hope that I could prove my innocence or survive the alligations against me, I didn't think I would survive emotionally what myself and family were being put through. John along with Reid Hart listen to my story, they explained to me what they could do...
Posted by Rick | August 20, 2014
John Phillips is the most caring and compassionate attorney I have every encountered. John works tirelessly for his clients and not afraid to represent the little guy against big companies. John represented me in a case where a notable and infamous public figure violated the copyright of my work. Joh...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2014
My husband and I were in a wreck. John helped us find doctors as my pcp didn't take my insurance and helped us through the settlement. we dealt with the case managers and an attorney from day one. I think his name was TC. We settled our case fairly and didnt have to pay full medical bills. I was ...
"It isn't brain surgery to recommend Mr. Phillips, one of the relatively few attorneys who actually understands brain surgery! Smart, dedicated and successful, no client could ask for more, and no attorney could aspire to more."
"John Michael Phillips is a go getter. He is board certified as a trial attorney. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He represents clients will all types of injuries from soft tissue to brain injuries. He is a great choice for your case. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this attorney, who provides so generously to the AVVO community and gives sound legal advice."
"John is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"John is dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced. He is also extremely compassionate about truly helping clients through the most difficult times in their lives. He goes above and beyond to advocate for his clients and I fully endorse him."
"Mr. Phillips has the skills and knowledge necessary to fully and properly represent clients who have suffered a life-changing complex injury. I happily endorse this lawyer."
"It is clear from his dedication and contributions to the legal community, that Attorney Phillips is a zealous and erudite advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"While my experience with Mr. Phillips has been somewhat limited, it is clear that he is an intelligent, passionate, and dedicated advocate for his clients. In addition, the fact that he takes time out of his busy schedule to answer questions on Avvo is commendable."
"I endorse this lawyer. This guy is one of the best attorneys around. He is also one of the most respectful towards fellow attorneys. If every attorney were like Attorney Phillips, the American legal system would be in a much better place."
"I am very pleased to endorse John Phillips as an outstanding trial attorney and highly dedicated member of the legal profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's a font of knowledge, and clearly someone who cares deeply about his clients."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Client Champion: Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Forbes Top 200 Lawyer in America, Forbes Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Best Lawyers, Folio Weekly
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Client Champion: Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
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50 Under 50, The NYC Journal
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Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Best of Jax - Best Lawyer, Folio Weekly
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Client Champion: Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Best Lawyer in Jax, Folio Weekly
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Client Champion: Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Top Florida Verdicts of 2019 (#3- $495,123,680.00), Top Verdicts
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Best of the Beaches: Best Law Firm, Folio Weekly
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Best of the Beaches: Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Folio Weekly
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Best of the Beaches: Best Criminal Lawyer (2nd Place), Folio Weekly
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Super Lawyer, Florida SuperLawyers
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500 Leading Lawyers, Lawdragon
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Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Top Lawyer, Avvo
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Client Champion: Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Medical Malpractice Lawyers, Three Best Rated
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Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted), Lawyers of Distinction
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Best Lawyer, Folio 2.0
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Companies With Heart, Jacksonville Magazine
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
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Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
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Best of Jax: Best Law Firm, Folio Weekly
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Best of Jax: Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Folio Weekly
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Top Lawyer, Avvo
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Client Champion: Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Best Lawyer, Jacksonville Magazine
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Jax Best Attorney Second Place, CW 17 Jax Best
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Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Companies With Heart, Jacksonville Magazine
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Ultimate Attorney Award, Jacksonville Business Journal
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Best of Jax - Best Social Justice Crusader, Folio Weekly
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Best of Jax - Best Lawyer, Folio Weekly
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Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Folio Weekly
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Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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#1 Place to Work, Void Magazine
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Top Lawyer, Avvo
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Client Champion: Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
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JaxBest Award: Best Law Firm (2nd Place), CW17 / WJXT
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Best Lawyer, Jacksonville Magazine
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Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted), Lawyers of Distinction
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Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Florida SuperLawyers
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Attorney of the Month (Magazine Cover Story), Attorney at Law Magazine- South Georgia Edition
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Companies With Heart, 904 Magazine
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Best Lawyer, Rainbow Awards JAX
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Best Presentation by a Business, MLK Foundation
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Best Lawyer, Jacksonville Magazine
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Best of Jax - Righteous Crusader, Folio Weekly
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Best of Jax - Social Justice Organization, Folio Weekly
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Best of Jax - Best Lawyer, Folio Weekly
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Partner in Philanthropy, Jacksonville Business Journal
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Emmy: Outstanding Social Issue Documentary (The Armor of Light), Television Academy (Emmy Awards)
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Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Top Lawyer, Avvo
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Best Business Trophy, MLK Foundation
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Award, Good Deed Brigade
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Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted), Lawyers of Distinction
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Legal Elite, 904 Magazine
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Best Lawyer, Jacksonville Magazine
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Attorney of the Month (Magazine Cover Story), Attorney at Law Magazine- First Coast Edition
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Top 29 Most Influential People in Jax, Folio Weekly
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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
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Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Top Lawyer, Avvo
2016
Lawyers of Distinction (Selected, Unaccepted), Lawyers of Distinction
2015
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Board Cerified - Civil Trial
2015
Best Lawyers, Jacksonville Magazine
2015
Top Lawyer, 904 Magazine
2015
Face of Justice on the First Coast, 904 Magazine
2015
Best Lawyer, Folio Weekly
2015
#1 Lawyer in 904, Void Magazine
2015
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
2014
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer / Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Best of Jax- Best Lawyer, Folio Weekly Magazine
2014
#1 Lawyer in Jacksonville, Void Magazine
2014
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
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Litigator Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
2014
Top Lawyer, 904 Magazine
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Top Verdicts in Florida ($6- $2,600,000), Verdict Search
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Top Lawyer, Avvo
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Companies With Heart, 904 Magazine
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Super Lawyer / Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
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AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
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Superior Rating, Avvo
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Best of Jax- Lawyer, Folio Weekly
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Best of Jax - Righteous Crusader, Folio Weekly
2013
Top Lawyer, 904 / Jacksonville Magazine
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#1 Lawyer, Void Magazine
2013
Who's who in law, Ponte Vedra Recorder
2012
JAX Boldest Business, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Superior Rating, Avvo
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Top Lawyer, 904 Magazine
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Best of Jax - Lawyer, Folio Weekly
2012
Who's who in law, Ponte Vedra Record
2012
Top Verdicts in Florida (#21- $1,106,206), Verdict Search
2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Best of Jax - Lawyer, Folio Weekly
2011
Invitee, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Superior Rating, Avvo
2011
Boldest Business, Jax Chamber
2010
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2010
Superior Rating, Avvo.com
2009
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2008
Invitee, The Verdict Club, Premier Trial Lawyers
2001
Accommodation, Honorary Public Service Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission
1998
Certificate of Accommodation, United States Attorney's Office, Mobile, Alabama
2011 - Present
Founder / Attorney, Law Offices of Phillips & Hunt
2016 - 2017
Human Rights Commissioner, City of Jacksonville
2011 - 2013
Host, Courts & Sports Radio Show
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Morgan & Morgan
2002 - 2010
Partner, Dore & Phillips
2001 - 2002
Associate, Cole, Stone, Stoudemire, Morgan & Dore
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Honorable James C. Wood
2020 - Present
Justice CoalitionBoard Member
2012 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Alabama Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Jacksonville Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationEagle Member
2008 - Present
J.L. Bedsole Scholars ProgramMentor
2002 - Present
Georgia Bar FoundationMember
2002 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Florida BarMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
2012 - 2015
Shannon Miller FoundationAdvisory Board
2011 - 2015
National High School Basketball AssociationAdvisory Board
2011 - 2013
Lawline Continuing Legal EducationFaculty
2010 - 2012
JustAnswers.comExpert (less than 10% of applicants selected)
2009 - 2013
National Football League Players AssnCertified NFL Agent
2009 - 2013
Canadian Football League PACertified Agent
2009 - 2012
Sports Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
ABA Advisory PanelMember
2007 - 2009
Jacksonville Bar Association, Judicial Relations CommitteeMember
2006 - 2011
Spina Bifida Association of JacksonvilleVice Chairman
2006 - 2008
Jacksonville Bar Association, Professionalism CommitteeMember
2005 - 2010
Florida Insurance Fraud Education CommitteeMember
2004 - 2009
Florida Advisory Committee on Arson PreventionMember
2003 - 2005
Chester Bedell American Inn of CourtAlumni
2002 - 2011
Jacksonville Quarterback ClubBoard of Directors
2002 - 2010
Jacksonville Claims AssnMember
2002 - 2010
Jacksonville Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - 2001
Mobile Bar AssociationBoard of Governors, YLD
2000 - 2001
Paul W. Brock Inn of CourtAlumni
1999 - 2000
University of Alabama Law & Psychology Law ReviewSenior Editor
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Plaintiff's Verdict of $1.1 Million
John Settled Case within 60 days of wreck for $1 Million
Won at trial, won on appeal
over $1 Million total Judgment
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Dismissed with Prejudice
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JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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