We desire to be different. Our firm believes that everyone deserves justice and the finest legal representation at a fair price and to be treated with respect and personal attention- to personally know their lawyer. We live in a world where injury claims are treated like “fast food,” lawyers spend millions advertising to collect as many cases as they can. You are not a “case.” You are a person. With a problem. And need help.
John’s grandfather and great grandfather practiced law in a world that was less about “self” and the dollar and more about advocating for those who needed someone trustworthy to fight for them. John’s mission is to help people one-by-one and develop friendships with his clients along the way. Personal attention is still available in the practice of law.
Highly Rated Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer
John is rated AV-Preeminent, the highest rating available, by Martindale, a company rating lawyers since the 1800’s. He was recently awarded “Top Lawyer” in Jacksonville’s 904 Magazine, listed in Ponte Vedra Recorder’s Who’s Who in Law and selected as the Best Lawyer in Jacksonville by the readers of the Folio Weekly for 2011 and 2012. He was also selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the state by the National Trial Lawyers Association, is rated 10/10 by Avvo and is a multiple time Super Lawyer/Rising Star according to SuperLawyers Magazine.
Experienced Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer
John Phillips and his staff have the legal experience and resources to properly use the justice system to help clients, having represented both sides of these disputes for many years. From landmark injunctions against injuries caused by school bullies, to children killed by gun violence, to the ordinary or extraordinary automobile wreck, John has experience to get the job done.
Trusted Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer
John has appeared over 100 times on local and national media, including the Today Show, CNN’s Starting Point, and MSNBC’s Last Word, amongst others. He has been written about in magazines such as Rolling Stone and featured in newspapers all over the southeast.
Versatile Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer
The Law Office of John M. Phillips represents those injured, harmed or in trouble in ALL COURTS of Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Our personal injury attorneys specialize in automobile accidents, negligent security, falls, traumatic accidents, wrongful death, and other areas of injury law. Our accident lawyers make sure you can always talk to us and always feel important. If you have been injured, you have certain rights and should talk to one of our car accident lawyers. Whether in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Brunswick, Savannah or the surrounding area, our personal injury lawyers are here for you. And will come TO YOU!
Handling Limited Criminal Defense Cases
Have you been arrested? John’s office handles select criminal cases. John has a philosophy that is a little different than many criminal defense lawyers. He understands that mistakes happen and is here to help you through yours.
Handling Limited Contract Dispute Cases
John handles certain commercial litigation and breach of contract cases. For instance, he was hired by Lex & Terry, a radio show duo, to uphold terms of their contract against a radio station that wouldn’t pay. He’s also represented professional athletes in a number of contract negotiations and disputes.
Where Do We Serve?
John will personally come to you around your schedule and talk about your injury or problem. We practice all over North Florida and South Georgia, including Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina, Brunswick, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Savannah, Daytona and more.
Recent Verdicts?
April 9, 2013: John fought for and received what is being claimed by media and other lawyers as a “landmark victory” against bullying, as a half-day trial led to the ejection of a “serial bully” out of Duval County Public Schools, protecting all of Jacksonville from someone found by the judge as a “threat to all of our children.”
December 3 – 8, 2012: After the week long trial in Gainesville, we received a verdict of over twice what State Farm offered to settle the case, we will be entitled to another $25,000 or more in costs and plan on filing a Motion for Sanctions.
March 2012: A Coca-Cola truck injured our client Deborah Kropp. Her injuries and damages included whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, decompression surgery, herniated cervical and lumbar discs and soft tissue issues. Read the verdict details in the Verdict Search (click above) publication and watch Insider Exclusive (click below) to learn more about the case.
“INSIDER EXCLUSIVE “Goes Behind The Headlines” in “EVERYTHING DOES NOT GO BETTER WITH COKE”– Deborah Kropp’s Story to examine how John successfully represented Deborah against Coca Cola when they fought “tooth and nail,” after Coca-Cola refused to take responsibility for the severe injuries they caused her.”